MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare
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Optic
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare?
No. Cisco ended support for the MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare 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 MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare ends on 2025-12-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare Availability and Support
The Cisco MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare (DS-X9824960BDC10=) is a optic 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 MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 9mo ago | |
| Last order date | 5y 7mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 9mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 9mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 2y 9mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 9mo ago |
MDS 9710 24-port 40G module, 24 QSFP-40G-SR-BD,2 Fab1, spare