MDS-PBF-16
Line Card
· 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-PBF-16?
No. Dell ended support for the MDS-PBF-16 on 2012-09-30. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Dell's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the MDS-PBF-16 covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS-PBF-16 ends on 2012-09-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS-PBF-16?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS-PBF-16 usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
MDS-PBF-16 Availability and Support
The Dell MDS-PBF-16 is a line card 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 life as of , meaning Dell no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the MDS-PBF-16 should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| End of sale | 18y 10mo ago | |
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| Last date of support | 14y 1mo ago |
Additional Dates
| Rts Date | 23y ago |
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