Cisco DS-C9222I-K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch
Past Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2020)The MDS 9222i was a semi-modular SAN switch that combined fixed Fibre Channel ports with an expansion slot and FCIP for storage extension over IP. With support ended, the migration path is the MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch, which offers higher port density and integrated multiprotocol services.
Cisco DS-C9222I-K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 22, 2014
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Apr 30, 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-C9222I-K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the DS-C9222I-K9 effective Oct 22, 2014. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Apr 30, 2020, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco DS-C9222I-K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch (DS-C9250I-K9). 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-C9222I-K9?
Not from Cisco. The DS-C9222I-K9 passed its Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 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.