Cisco N77-C7706 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Nexus 7706 Switch (6-Slot Chassis)
Supported through Oct 31, 2028The Nexus 7706 was the 6 slot chassis in the Nexus 7700 family, sized for smaller core or aggregation deployments than the 7710 and 7718. Cisco's bulletin points customers to the Nexus 9500 and 9800 series as the replacement platform family, with the Nexus 9508 chassis a reasonable capacity match for most 7706 configurations. Customers should plan for a full supervisor, fabric module, and line card refresh rather than an in place upgrade.
Cisco N77-C7706 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 12, 2023
- End of Software Maintenance
- Oct 11, 2024
- 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 N77-C7706 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the N77-C7706 effective Oct 12, 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 N77-C7706?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis with 8 line-card slots (Nexus 9500/9800 family per bulletin). 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 N77-C7706?
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.