Cisco UCSC-C220-M5SX End of Life & End of Support
Cisco UCS C220 M5 Rack Server
Supported through Oct 31, 2028The UCS C220 M5 was Cisco's dominant 1RU two-socket rack server for several years, deployed heavily for virtualization and general enterprise compute. With hardware orders closed since October 2023, the direct current-generation equivalent is the UCS C220 M7.
Cisco UCSC-C220-M5SX 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 UCSC-C220-M5SX end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the UCSC-C220-M5SX 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 UCSC-C220-M5SX?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco UCS C220 M7 Rack Server (UCSC-C220-M7S). 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 UCSC-C220-M5SX?
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.