What are the Cisco End-of-Life Milestones and how does AssetXpert identify the Status?
Netformx AssetXpert is a powerful tool used to perform deep network assessments, specifically focusing on Cisco devices. It enriches device data with critical lifecycle information, including End-of-Life (EOL) milestones. Understanding these milestones is essential for proactive network planning, risk management, and budgeting.
Cisco End-of-Life Milestones Explained
Cisco defines several key stages in a product’s lifecycle. AssetXpert maps and enriches these stages to provide actionable insights. Below is a summary of Cisco’s standard EOL milestones:
- End of Life (EOL) Announcement Date
- The date Cisco announces that a product is being retired.
- Signals the beginning of the lifecycle’s final phase.
- End of Sale (EOS) Date
- The last day the product can be ordered.
- Typically occurs 6 months to a year after the EOL announcement.
- Last Ship Date
- The final date Cisco will ship the product.
- Follows shortly after the EOS date.
- End of Software Maintenance
- The last date that software updates (except security patches) are provided.
- Critical for maintaining stability and performance.
- End of Routine Failure Analysis
- The last date Cisco performs routine diagnostics for the product.
- End of New Service Attachment
- The last date new service contracts (like Smart Net Total Care) can be added.
- End of Contract Renewal
- The last date existing support contracts can be renewed.
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- The final milestone; no further support is provided.Customers must have fully transitioned off the product.
AssetXpert Benefits
By enriching asset data with EOL information, Netformx AssetXpert allows users to:
- Identify aging or unsupported infrastructure.
- Plan migrations or upgrades proactively.
- Ensure compliance and reduce operational risks.
- Optimize service and support coverage.
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