DS-X97-SF1-K9
Announced in: ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1
Supervisor
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1?
No. Cisco ended support for the ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1 on 2026-09-30. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1 covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1 ends on 2026-09-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the ^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1 usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
DS-X97-SF1-K9 Availability and Support
The Cisco DS-X97-SF1-K9 (DS-X97-SF1-K9) is a supervisor 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. 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 DS-X97-SF1-K9 should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 1mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 1mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 2y 1mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 26 days ago |
^MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-1
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 4y 10mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 10mo ago |