Cisco N9K-C9508-FM-E End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Nexus 9508 8-Slot 800Gbps Cloud Scale Fabric Module
Supported through May 31, 2027This was the 8-slot cloud-scale fabric module for the Nexus 9508 modular chassis, the workhorse data-center core and spine platform. Cisco's direct replacement is the Gen2 800Gbps fabric module, which keeps the same chassis and line cards in service.
Cisco N9K-C9508-FM-E lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- May 16, 2022
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- May 31, 2027
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 N9K-C9508-FM-E end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the N9K-C9508-FM-E effective May 16, 2022. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is May 31, 2027, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco N9K-C9508-FM-E?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Nexus 9508 800Gbps Cloud Scale Fabric Module Gen2 (N9K-C9508-FM-E2). 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 N9K-C9508-FM-E?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (May 31, 2027) 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.