MDS-16FC-SFPS
Optic
· Connectrix - Cisco Series
Source scope: Dell EMC hardware lifecycle list (KB 000185734). EOL = end of sales; EOSS = end of standard support, after which Dell may offer limited time-and-materials support only.
KEV assessment: Current vendor KEV entries concern products outside this networking catalog; this is not a device-safety finding. Coverage details.
Can I still get the MDS-16FC-SFPS?
Not new — the last order date was 2026-06-30. RMA replacement under support contracts continues through 2031-06-30. See Dell's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the MDS-16FC-SFPS covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS-16FC-SFPS ends on 2031-06-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS-16FC-SFPS?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS-16FC-SFPS usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
MDS-16FC-SFPS Availability and Support
The Dell MDS-16FC-SFPS is a optic for Dell Connectrix - Cisco 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 sale as of and can no longer be ordered from Dell. Existing deployments continue to receive vendor support until , after which the product will reach end of life.
Lifecycle Milestones
| End of sale | 4mo ago | |
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| Last date of support | in 4y 8mo |
Additional Dates
| Rts Date | 13y 6mo ago |
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