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C885A-M8-DCSCMGN

UCS C885 M8 Series: server

SUPPORTED
45 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableNot published
End of saleJul 2025
End of serviceJul 2030Cisco bulletin ↗
Vendor-listed replacementC885A-M8-H2SX-SLDmigration options ↗
Last security firmwareSW maintenance ended 2026-07

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.

Questions about C885A-M8-DCSCMGN

Is the Cisco C885A-M8-DCSCMGN still supported?

Yes, for now. Cisco's last date of support for C885A-M8-DCSCMGN is Jul 2030 (per the Cisco EOL bulletin).

When did the C885A-M8-DCSCMGN reach end of sale?

C885A-M8-DCSCMGN reached end of sale Jul 2025, per the Cisco EOL bulletin.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the C885A-M8-DCSCMGN?

Jul 2030, per the Cisco EOL bulletin.

What is the replacement for the C885A-M8-DCSCMGN?

Cisco's end-of-life bulletin lists C885A-M8-H2SX-SLD as the recommended migration path for this product group; the per-part-number mapping is in the linked bulletin.

Can the C885A-M8-DCSCMGN be maintained after Cisco support ends?

After the last date of support, C885A-M8-DCSCMGN units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Cisco no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.