Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module
DS-X9824-960K9
Line Card
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module?
No. Cisco ended support for the Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module on 2025-12-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module ends on 2025-12-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module Availability and Support
The Cisco Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module (DS-X9824-960K9) is a line card 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 Cisco MDS 9700 40-Gbps 24-Port Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 5y 10mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 7mo ago | |
| Last order date | 5y 4mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 7mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 7mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 2y 7mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 7mo ago |