Past EOSL
The Cisco UCS 6248UP / 6296UP Fabric Interconnect reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 May 2024.
End of sale
30 Aug 2019EOSL
31 May 2024
30 Aug 2019EOSL
31 May 2024
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- UCS
- Models / part numbers
- UCS-FI-6248UP, UCS-FI-6296UP
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Aug 2019
- End of Service Life
- 31 May 2024
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- Replacement: UCS 6454.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco UCS 6248UP / 6296UP Fabric Interconnect End of Service Life?
Cisco UCS 6248UP / 6296UP Fabric Interconnect reached End of Service Life on 31 May 2024, after End of Sale on 30 Aug 2019.
What happens after the UCS 6248UP / 6296UP Fabric Interconnect 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 UCS 6248UP / 6296UP Fabric Interconnect 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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