Cisco DS-C9124-K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch
Past Last Date of Support (Jan 31, 2019)The MDS 9124 was a 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel fabric switch built for entry and midrange SAN deployments with on-demand port licensing. The current migration target is the 32-Gbps MDS 9148T, which delivers far higher Fibre Channel performance and modern fabric services.
Cisco DS-C9124-K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Jan 24, 2014
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Jan 31, 2019
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco DS-C9124-K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the DS-C9124-K9 effective Jan 24, 2014. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jan 31, 2019, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco DS-C9124-K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco MDS 9148T 32G Multilayer Fabric Switch (DS-C9148T-24PETK9). Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the DS-C9124-K9?
No. The DS-C9124-K9 passed its Last Date of Support (Jan 31, 2019), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.