Past EOSL
The Cisco Nexus 6004 Non-Extensible Fixed (Non-EF) Switch and Fabric Extender (FEX) Bundles reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2020.
End of sale
30 Dec 2015EOSL
31 Dec 2020
30 Dec 2015EOSL
31 Dec 2020
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Nexus 6000 Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- C1-N6004-96Q, N6004-12FEX-1G, N6004-24Q-B-LAB, N6004-36Q-B-NFR, N6004-4FEX-10G, N6004-4FEX-10GT, N6004-4FEX-1G, N6004-6FEX-10G, N6004-6FEX-10GT, N6004-6FEX-1G, N6004-8FEX-10G, N6004-8FEX-10GT
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Dec 2015
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2020
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2015-07-01). Covers 19 part numbers, e.g. C1-N6004-96Q, N6004-12FEX-1G, N6004-24Q-B-LAB.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Nexus 6004 Non-Extensible Fixed (Non-EF) Switch and Fabric Extender (FEX) Bundles End of Service Life?
Cisco Nexus 6004 Non-Extensible Fixed (Non-EF) Switch and Fabric Extender (FEX) Bundles reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2020, after End of Sale on 30 Dec 2015.
What happens after the Nexus 6004 Non-Extensible Fixed (Non-EF) Switch and Fabric Extender (FEX) Bundles 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 6004 Non-Extensible Fixed (Non-EF) Switch and Fabric Extender (FEX) Bundles 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.
Related Cisco EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus 6000 Series Switches C1-N6001-64T, C1-N6004-B-24Q, C1-N6004EF-4FEX-1G, C1-N6004EF4FEX10G, C1-N6K-C6001-64P, N6001P-2FEX-10G, N6001P-4FEX-10G, N6001P-4FEX-10GT, N6001P-4FEX-1G, N6001P-6FEX-10G, N6001P-6FEX-10GT, N6001P-6FEX-1G | Network Switch | 30 Apr 2017 | 30 Apr 2022 | Past EOSL | |
| 12000 Series 1-port OC-48c/POS Line Cards, FC CONNECTOR OC48E/POS-LR-FC-B, OC48E/POS-SR-FC-B | Network Module | 27 Dec 2001 | 27 Dec 2006 | Past EOSL | |
| SOHO 71, 76, 77, 77H, 806, 826, 827, and 827H Routers CISCOSOHO71, CISCOSOHO76, CISCOSOHO77-50, CISCOSOHO77H, CISCO806, CISCO826, CISCO827, CISCO827H | Router | 30 Apr 2004 | 30 Apr 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 6509-NEB Chassis and Cisco Catalyst 6500 1300W AC Power Supply WS-C6509-NEB, WS-C6509-NEB-FAN, WS-C6509NEB-1300A, WS-C6509NEB-1300D, WS-C6509NEB-2500A, WS-C6509NEB-2500D | Network Switch | 05 Nov 2004 | 30 Nov 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| EOS & EOL: Select Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Components-Updated WS-C6509-NEB, WS-CAC-1300W | Network Switch | 31 Dec 2004 | 31 Dec 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| 16OC3/POS-SM,16OC3/POS-MM ,8OC3/POS-SM & 8OC3/POS-MM 16OC3/POS-MM, 16OC3/POS-SM, 8OC3/POS-MM, 8OC3/POS-SM | Network Module | 31 Jan 2005 | 31 Jan 2010 | Past EOSL |