DS-X97-SF1E-K9
Announced in: MDS 9700 Supervisor for higher workloads
Supervisor
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the MDS 9700 Supervisor for higher workloads?
No. Cisco ended support for the MDS 9700 Supervisor for higher workloads 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 Supervisor for higher workloads covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS 9700 Supervisor for higher workloads ends on 2026-09-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS 9700 Supervisor for higher workloads?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS 9700 Supervisor for higher workloads usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
DS-X97-SF1E-K9 Availability and Support
The Cisco DS-X97-SF1E-K9 (DS-X97-SF1E-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-SF1E-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 Supervisor for higher workloads
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 |