N5K-C5696-M-BLNK
Announced in: Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover
Module
· Nexus 5000 series
Is the Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover still supported?
No. Cisco ended support for the Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover on 2026-05-31. No further security fixes will be issued. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
When does the Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover reach end of support?
Cisco support for the Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover ends on 2026-05-31.
What replaces the Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover?
Cisco has not published a successor model for the Nexus 5696Q Module Blank Cover.
N5K-C5696-M-BLNK Lifecycle Overview
The Cisco N5K-C5696-M-BLNK (N5K-C5696-M-BLNK) 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 N5K-C5696-M-BLNK 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 Module Blank Cover
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 |