Cisco UCS-FI-6248UP End of Life & End of Support
Cisco UCS 6248UP Fabric Interconnect
Past Last Date of Support (May 31, 2024)The UCS 6248UP was a 1RU, 32 port unified port fabric interconnect that formed the management and networking backbone of many UCS domains. Cisco's bulletin lists the UCS 6454 Fabric Interconnect as the replacement product. Customers should confirm blade and rack server VIC compatibility with the 6454's 25/100G architecture before planning the swap.
Cisco UCS-FI-6248UP lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- May 31, 2019
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- May 31, 2024
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 UCS-FI-6248UP end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the UCS-FI-6248UP effective May 31, 2019. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is May 31, 2024, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco UCS-FI-6248UP?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect 6454. 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 UCS-FI-6248UP?
Not from Cisco. The UCS-FI-6248UP passed its Last Date of Support (May 31, 2024), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.