EOSL ≤ 12 months
The IBM Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage (9711-S96) reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Jun 2027.
End of sale
22 Mar 2022EOSL
30 Jun 2027
22 Mar 2022EOSL
30 Jun 2027
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- Storage Networking
- Models / part numbers
- 9711-S96
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 22 Mar 2022
- End of Service Life
- 30 Jun 2027
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement AD25-1133).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage (9711-S96) End of Service Life?
IBM Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage (9711-S96) reaches End of Service Life on 30 Jun 2027, after End of Sale on 22 Mar 2022.
What happens after the Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage (9711-S96) reaches EOSL?
IBM 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 Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage (9711-S96) after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL IBM equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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