Cisco UCSB-B420-M3 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco UCS B420 M3 Blade Server
Past Last Date of Support (Dec 31, 2021)The UCS B420 M3 was a four-socket full-width blade server for memory-intensive and database workloads in the UCS 5108 chassis. Cisco now directs these workloads to the UCS X-Series, with the X210c M7 compute node as the modern replacement.
Cisco UCSB-B420-M3 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Dec 31, 2016
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Dec 31, 2021
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-B420-M3 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the UCSB-B420-M3 effective Dec 31, 2016. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Dec 31, 2021, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco UCSB-B420-M3?
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-B420-M3?
No. The UCSB-B420-M3 passed its Last Date of Support (Dec 31, 2021), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.