MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM
DS-9506-KIT-IBM
Accessory
· mds 9500 series multilayer directors Series
Can I still get the MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM?
No. Cisco ended support for the MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM on 2022-04-30. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM ends on 2022-04-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM Availability and Support
The Cisco MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM (DS-9506-KIT-IBM) is a accessory for Cisco mds 9500 series multilayer directors 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 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 10y 12mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 9y 12mo ago | |
| Last order date | 9y 9mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 8y 12mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 8y 12mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 4y 6mo ago |
MDS 9506 Accessory Kit for IBM