Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Connectrix MDS-9509 (Cisco MDS-9509) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2012.
End of sale
21 Apr 2014EOSL
30 Sep 2012
21 Apr 2014EOSL
30 Sep 2012
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Connectrix
- Models / part numbers
- MDS-9509 (with V1 Supervisor cards), MDS-9509-V2 with V2A Supervisor Cards)
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 21 Apr 2014
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2012
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Dell end of standard support (EOSS) date from Dell's Hardware Release and End of Service Life list. Dates vary by SKU: 2012-09-30 to 2019-04-30.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Connectrix MDS-9509 (Cisco MDS-9509) End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Connectrix MDS-9509 (Cisco MDS-9509) reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2012, after End of Sale on 21 Apr 2014.
What happens after the Connectrix MDS-9509 (Cisco MDS-9509) reaches EOSL?
Dell EMC 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 Connectrix MDS-9509 (Cisco MDS-9509) after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Dell EMC equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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