Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel
KIN-BBLKD-S2
Accessory
· ucs c series rack servers Series
Can I still get the Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel?
No. Cisco ended support for the Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF 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 Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel ends on 2026-03-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel Availability and Support
The Cisco Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel (KIN-BBLKD-S2) 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 Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel 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 |
Kinetic UCS C-Series M5 SFF drive blanking panel