N5K-C5696-FAN-B
Announced in: Nexus 5696Q Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow
Fan
· Nexus 5000 series
Can I still get the Nexus 5696Q Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow?
No. Cisco ended support for the Nexus 5696Q Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow 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 Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Nexus 5696Q Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow ends on 2026-05-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Nexus 5696Q Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Nexus 5696Q Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
N5K-C5696-FAN-B Availability and Support
The Cisco N5K-C5696-FAN-B (N5K-C5696-FAN-B) 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 N5K-C5696-FAN-B 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 Fan Module with Back to Front Airflow
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 |