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Cisco DS-C9250I-K9 End of Life & End of Support

Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch

Supported through Dec 31, 2028

The MDS 9250i was a 50 port multiservice fabric switch combining native Fibre Channel, FCoE, and FCIP extension ports in a single 1RU platform. Cisco's bulletin lists the MDS 9220i as the migration product for customers needing SAN extension capability. Customers relying on the 9250i's FCIP ports for remote replication should confirm the 9220i's IP storage services port count matches their extension requirements.

Cisco DS-C9250I-K9 lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Dec 19, 2023
End of Software Maintenance
Dec 18, 2024
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Dec 31, 2028

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.

Upgrade or extend support on your schedule

Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path with TAA-compliant, GPC-payable options. No obligation.

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Prefer to keep it running? Renew SmartNet / support instead →

Replacement backordered or budget not ready? See extended support options →

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco DS-C9250I-K9 end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the DS-C9250I-K9 effective Dec 19, 2023. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Dec 31, 2028, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco DS-C9250I-K9?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco MDS 9220i Multiservice Fabric Switch (base configuration). 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-C9250I-K9?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Dec 31, 2028) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.