9711-S96

IBM Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage — IBM Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage (san / network switch)

SUPPORTED

11 mo

of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now

availableend of saleservice

AvailableNov 2015

End of saleNot published

End of serviceJun 2027IBM bulletin ↗

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.

9711-S96 — questions

Is the IBM 9711-S96 still supported?

Yes, for now. IBM's last date of support for 9711-S96 is Jun 2027 (per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin).

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the 9711-S96?

Jun 2027 — per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin.

Can the 9711-S96 be maintained after IBM support ends?

After the last date of support, 9711-S96 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. IBM no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.