Cisco HX220C-M5SX End of Life & End of Support
Cisco HyperFlex HX220c M5 Node
Supported through Oct 31, 2028The HyperFlex HX220c M5 succeeded the M4 generation as Cisco's compact 1RU hyperconverged node and has since reached its own end of sale milestone. Cisco's bulletin lists the HyperFlex HX220c M6 Node as the direct replacement. Customers still running M5 clusters should plan a node level refresh to M6 to stay on a supported HXDP software train.
Cisco HX220C-M5SX lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 30, 2023
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Oct 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco HX220C-M5SX end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the HX220C-M5SX effective Oct 30, 2023. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 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 HX220C-M5SX?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco HyperFlex HX220c M6 Node. 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 HX220C-M5SX?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Oct 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.