Cisco DS-C9148-K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch
Past Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2020)The MDS 9148 was a 48-port 8G Fibre Channel fabric switch for SAN edge connectivity. Cisco's bulletin maps it to the MDS 9148S 16G switch (DS-C9148S-12PK9) as the migration path.
Cisco DS-C9148-K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 16, 2015
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Oct 31, 2020
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-C9148-K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the DS-C9148-K9 effective Oct 16, 2015. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 31, 2020, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco DS-C9148-K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch (12 active ports). 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-C9148-K9?
Not from Cisco. The DS-C9148-K9 passed its Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2020), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.