MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM
DS-9396S-KIT-IBM
Accessory
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM?
Yes, but the window is closing. Cisco support ends on 2027-06-30. Stock spares before last-time-buy if the parent platform is staying in service. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM ends on 2027-06-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM Availability and Support
The Cisco MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM (DS-9396S-KIT-IBM) is a accessory for Cisco MDS 9000 series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. Cisco support for this product is ending soon. The last date of support is . After that date, no further software updates, security patches, or hardware replacements will be provided.
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 4y 11mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 4y 5mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 3y 5mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 3y 5mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 1y 5mo ago | |
| Last date of support | in 8mo |
MDS 9396S Accessory Kit for IBM
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 4y 2mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 3y 5mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 2mo ago |