Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN
N5696-B-24Q
Fan
· Nexus 5000 series
Can I still get the Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN?
No. Cisco ended support for the Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN on 2026-05-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN ends on 2026-05-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN Availability and Support
The Cisco Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN (N5696-B-24Q) is a fan for Cisco Nexus 5000 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 Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 6mo ago | |
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| End of sale | 5y 6mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 6mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 6mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 2y 6mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 5mo ago |
Nexus 5696Q chassis 24x40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle; 6PS, 4 FAN
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 5y 3mo ago | |
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| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 6mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 1y 3mo ago |