Cumulus Linux 5.16.z
5.16.z
Os Release
· Cumulus Linux 5.y.z Series
KEV assessment: No entries for this vendor in this KEV snapshot; this does not establish device safety or cover third-party components. Coverage details.
Is Cumulus Linux 5.16.z still maintained?
For now. NVIDIA / Mellanox maintenance for Cumulus Linux 5.16.z ends on 2027-04-30. Schedule the upgrade before then. See NVIDIA / Mellanox's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Cumulus Linux 5.16.z stop?
NVIDIA / Mellanox has not published an end-of-engineering date for Cumulus Linux 5.16.z.
What should I upgrade Cumulus Linux 5.16.z to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained NVIDIA / Mellanox release. Check the release-train table on the vendor page for the nearest supported version.
Cumulus Linux 5.16.z Release Lifecycle
Cumulus Linux 5.16.z is a NVIDIA / Mellanox Cumulus Linux 5.y.z software release. Releases are maintained on a fixed schedule: NVIDIA / Mellanox ships fixes and security patches until the release reaches end of engineering, after which a device must be upgraded to a maintained release to stay patchable. The dates below are milestones for the software train, not for any specific appliance — hardware running this release has its own separate lifecycle. NVIDIA / Mellanox support for this product is ending soon. The last date of support is . After that date, no further software updates, security patches, or hardware replacements will be provided.
Lifecycle Milestones
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