A9K-VSM-500
Announced in: Cisco ASR9000 Virtualized Service Module
Line Card
· ASR 9000 series
Can I still get the Cisco ASR9000 Virtualized Service Module?
Yes, but the window is closing. Cisco support ends on 2027-10-31. Stock spares before last-time-buy if the parent platform is staying in service. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Cisco ASR9000 Virtualized Service Module covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Cisco ASR9000 Virtualized Service Module ends on 2027-10-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Cisco ASR9000 Virtualized Service Module?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Cisco ASR9000 Virtualized Service Module usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
A9K-VSM-500 Availability and Support
The Cisco A9K-VSM-500 (A9K-VSM-500) is a line card for Cisco ASR 9000 series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. Cisco has announced that the A9K-VSM-500 will reach end of sale on . Vendor support will continue until .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 11y 5mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 10y 11mo ago | |
| Last order date | 10y 8mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 2y 9mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 2y 9mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 9mo ago | |
| Last date of support | in 1y 3mo |