Past EOSL
The Cisco Nexus 5672UP / 5696Q reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 May 2026.
End of sale
05 May 2021EOSL
31 May 2026
05 May 2021EOSL
31 May 2026
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Nexus
- Models / part numbers
- N5K-C5672UP, N5K-C5696Q
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 05 May 2021
- End of Service Life
- 31 May 2026
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco EOL13330 (NX-OS 7.3 and platforms).
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Nexus 5672UP / 5696Q End of Service Life?
Cisco Nexus 5672UP / 5696Q reached End of Service Life on 31 May 2026, after End of Sale on 05 May 2021.
What happens after the Nexus 5672UP / 5696Q reaches EOSL?
Cisco stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the Nexus 5672UP / 5696Q after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Cisco equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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