KIN-BBLKD-L2=
Announced in: M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel
Accessory
· ucs c series rack servers Series
Can I still get the M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel?
No. Cisco ended support for the M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel on 2026-03-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel ends on 2026-03-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
KIN-BBLKD-L2= Availability and Support
The Cisco KIN-BBLKD-L2= (KIN-BBLKD-L2=) is a accessory for Cisco ucs c series rack servers 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 KIN-BBLKD-L2= should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 6mo ago | |
| Last order date | 5y 3mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 6mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 6mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 6mo ago |
M5 KIN Appliances LFF drive blanking panel