N5696-M12Q=
Announced in: Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE
Module
· Nexus 5000 series
Is the Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE still supported?
No. Cisco ended support for the Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE on 2026-05-31. No further security fixes will be issued. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
When does the Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE reach end of support?
Cisco support for the Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE ends on 2026-05-31.
What replaces the Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE?
Cisco has not published a successor model for the Nexus 5696Q Chassis Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE.
N5696-M12Q= Lifecycle Overview
The Cisco N5696-M12Q= (N5696-M12Q=) is a module product in the Cisco Nexus 5000 series. 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 N5696-M12Q= should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 6mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Module 12Q 40GE Ethernet/FCoE
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 5y 3mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 6mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 1y 3mo ago |