Past EOSL
The Cisco UCS C240 M3 Rack Server reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2021.
End of sale
31 Dec 2016EOSL
31 Dec 2021
31 Dec 2016EOSL
31 Dec 2021
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- UCS C Series Rack Servers
- Models / part numbers
- UCS-CPU-GREASE2, UCS-EZ-C240E, UCS-EZ-C240P, UCS-EZ-C240V, UCS-EZ-MSSHP-C240, UCS-EZ-VDI-C240P, UCS-EZ7-C240-VP, UCS-SA-C240M3S-102, UCS-SA-C240M3S-103, UCS-SP-C240V, UCS-SP4-C240M3V, UCS-SP5-C240P
- Category
- Server
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Dec 2016
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2021
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2016-07-02). Covers 51 part numbers, e.g. UCS-CPU-GREASE2, UCS-EZ-C240E, UCS-EZ-C240P.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco UCS C240 M3 Rack Server End of Service Life?
Cisco UCS C240 M3 Rack Server reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2021, after End of Sale on 31 Dec 2016.
What happens after the UCS C240 M3 Rack Server 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 C240 M3 Rack Server 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cisco UCS Server Accessories (Memory, RAID, Mezzanine Card, Adapter, Power Supply) N20-AI0102, N2XX-ABPCI02, N2XX-ACPCI01, N2XX-AEPCI01, N2XX-AIPCI02, N2XX-AMPCI01, N2XX-AQPCI01, R210-SASXPAND, R210-SASXTDR, R250-PL003, R2X0-ML002, R2XX-PL002 | Server | 08 Mar 2013 | 31 Mar 2018 | Past EOSL | |
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