Cisco MDS End of Life (EOL) Dates and EOSL Dates
5 Cisco MDS models have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including MDS 9700 48-Port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module (EOL date: Dec 31, 2025) — no longer supported. MDS MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch is the current supported model, with support through Aug 31, 2028 — 11 models in active support. Also see Cisco CATALYST end of support for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Cisco MDS Products (11)
| Product | Model Number | Product Line | Release Date | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | Cisco MDS | 2028-08-31 | |
| MDS 9148T | MDS 9148T | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9148V | MDS 9148V | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch | MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch | Cisco MDS | 2028-12-31 | |
| MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | Cisco MDS | 2027-06-30 | |
| MDS 9396T | MDS 9396T | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9396V | MDS 9396V | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9700 Series | MDS 9700 Series | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9706 | MDS 9706 | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9710 | MDS 9710 | Cisco MDS | ||
| MDS 9718 | MDS 9718 | Cisco MDS |
Cisco MDS End of Life Products — No Longer Supported (5)
| Product | Model Number | Product Line | Release Date | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDS 9700 48-Port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module | MDS 9700 48-Port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module | Cisco MDS | 2025-12-31 | |
| MDS 9700 48-Port 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module | MDS 9700 48-Port 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module | Cisco MDS | 2025-03-31 | |
| MDS-9509-V2 | MDS-9509-V2 | Cisco MDS | 2012-09-30 | |
| MDS-FLASH-512 | MDS-FLASH-512 | Cisco MDS | 2022-04-30 | |
| MDS-PBF-12SW | MDS-PBF-12SW | Cisco MDS | 2015-03-31 |
Cisco MDS End of Life & Support Summary
Which Cisco MDS Products Are Currently Supported?
Cisco MDS has 11 supported models in active support. MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch is the latest, with support through Aug 31, 2028. MDS 9148T is also in active support. Also see Cisco DIRECTOR end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Cisco MDS End of Life (EOL) Product History
5 Cisco MDS models have reached End of Life (EOL) — no longer receiving updates or support. MDS 9700 48-Port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet Module reached EOL on Dec 31, 2025. MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch is the recommended replacement for users still running End of Life hardware. Compare hardware and software lifecycles — check Multilayer Director Switch Eos release schedule.