Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots
C1-N9K-C9516
Software License
· MDS 9000 series
Can the Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots still be purchased or renewed?
No. Sales ended on 2021-03-01 and coverage under this SKU ran through 2026-02-28. There is nothing left to renew. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
When does Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots coverage end?
Entitlement coverage under the Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots ends on 2026-02-28.
What is the successor to the Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots?
Cisco has not published a successor SKU for the Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots.
Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots Ordering and Coverage
C1-N9K-C9516 is a Cisco software license SKU sold against the MDS 9000 series. License and subscription SKUs follow an ordering lifecycle, not a hardware support window: past end of sale they cannot be bought or renewed, and coverage stops at the final support date. 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 Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 2mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 8mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 8mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 8mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 2y 8mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 8mo ago |
Cisco ONE Nexus 9516 Chassis with 16 linecard slots
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 5y 5mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 8mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 1y 5mo ago |