Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan
C4KX-FAN-F
Fan
· catalyst 4500 x series switches Series
Can I still get the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan?
No. Cisco ended support for the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan on 2025-10-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan ends on 2025-10-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan Availability and Support
The Cisco Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan (C4KX-FAN-F) is a fan for Cisco catalyst 4500 x series switches series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Cisco no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 11mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 11mo ago | |
| Last order date | 5y 8mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 11mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 11mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 11mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 11mo ago |
Catalyst 4500X back to front cooling fan