Cisco UCSB-B200-M5 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server
Supported through Oct 31, 2028The B200 M5 was Cisco's best-selling half-width blade for the UCS 5108 chassis, running mainstream virtualization workloads for years. Cisco has moved on from B-Series entirely, with the modular UCS X-Series and its X210c M7 compute node as the current path forward.
Cisco UCSB-B200-M5 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 UCSB-B200-M5 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the UCSB-B200-M5 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 UCSB-B200-M5?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco UCS X210c M7 Compute Node (UCSX-210C-M7). 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 UCSB-B200-M5?
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.