Cisco N5K-C5696Q End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Nexus 5696Q Switch
Past Last Date of Support (May 31, 2026)The Nexus 5696Q was a modular 4RU VXLAN-capable 10/40G chassis switch. The bulletin lists the high-density Nexus 9300 (N9K-C93360YC-FX2) as its migration target.
Cisco N5K-C5696Q lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- May 5, 2021
- End of Software Maintenance
- May 5, 2022
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- May 31, 2026
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 N5K-C5696Q end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the N5K-C5696Q effective May 5, 2021. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is May 31, 2026, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco N5K-C5696Q?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Nexus 9300 (N9K-C93360YC-FX2), 96p 1/10/25G, 12p 100G, MACsec. 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 N5K-C5696Q?
No. The N5K-C5696Q passed its Last Date of Support (May 31, 2026), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.