Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP 15454-AR-XP-LIC=, 15454-AR-XP=, 15454-AR-MXP= DWDM Line Modules End of Life & EOSL Date

Past EOSL

The Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP 15454-AR-XP-LIC=, 15454-AR-XP=, 15454-AR-MXP= DWDM Line Modules reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Aug 2026.

End of sale
13 Aug 2021

EOSL
31 Aug 2026

Manufacturer: Cisco
Product family: ONS 15454 Series Multiservice Transport Platforms
Models / part numbers: 15454-AR-MXP, 15454-AR-XP, 15454-AR-XP-LIC, 15454-ARE-L-K9-SK, 15454-ARE-K9-SK
Category: Optical Networking
End of sale / EOL: 13 Aug 2021
End of Service Life: 31 Aug 2026
Source: OEM end-of-life notice · view source
Notes: Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2021-02-12). Covers 6 part numbers, e.g. 15454-AR-MXP, 15454-AR-XP, 15454-AR-XP-LIC.
Last checked: 14 Nov 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP 15454-AR-XP-LIC=, 15454-AR-XP=, 15454-AR-MXP= DWDM Line Modules End of Service Life?

Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP 15454-AR-XP-LIC=, 15454-AR-XP=, 15454-AR-MXP= DWDM Line Modules reached End of Service Life on 31 Aug 2026, after End of Sale on 13 Aug 2021.

What happens after the ONS 15454 MSTP 15454-AR-XP-LIC=, 15454-AR-XP=, 15454-AR-MXP= DWDM Line Modules 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 ONS 15454 MSTP 15454-AR-XP-LIC=, 15454-AR-XP=, 15454-AR-MXP= DWDM Line Modules 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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