SAN switch · Switch hardware
DS-C48S-300AC
MDS 9148S Series: san switch
SUPPORTED
22 mo
of runway remaining
Lifecycle position
now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableNot published
End of saleAug 2023
End of serviceAug 2028Cisco bulletin ↗
Last security firmwareSW maintenance ended 2024-08
Options from here
Monitor the timeline
Supported for now. Track the end-of-service date and revisit at refresh planning.
Plan the refresh
Fold the eventual replacement into your multi-year budget.
Keep firmware current
Stay on a supported software train while under OEM support.
Third-party maintenance later
An option to extend life once the OEM cutoff nears.
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Questions about DS-C48S-300AC
Is the Cisco DS-C48S-300AC still supported?
Yes, for now. Cisco's last date of support for DS-C48S-300AC is Aug 2028 (per the Cisco EOL bulletin).
When did the DS-C48S-300AC reach end of sale?
DS-C48S-300AC reached end of sale Aug 2023, per the Cisco EOL bulletin.
What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the DS-C48S-300AC?
Aug 2028, per the Cisco EOL bulletin.
Can the DS-C48S-300AC be maintained after Cisco support ends?
After the last date of support, DS-C48S-300AC units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Cisco no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.