Lifecycle record
MCX556A-ECUT EOL & EOSL Dates
Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card, EDR IB (100Gb/s) and 100GbE, dual-port QSFP28, PCIe3.0 x16, UEFI enabled, tall bracket
Lifecycle status
In EOSL Phase
MCX556A-ECUT reached its last date of support on 2023-10-31. Cisco support services are no longer available for this model. Recommended replacement: MCX653106A-ECAT.
Last checked: 2026-06-16
EOL & EOSL Dates and Details
| End-of-Life Announcement (EOL) | 2022-04-18 |
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| End of Sale (EOS) | 2023-04-30 |
| End of Service Life (EOSL) | 2023-10-31 |
| Manufacturer | Mellanox |
| Category | Networking Accessories |
| Product Series | Mellanox ConnectX-5 |
| Part Number | MCX556A-ECUT |
| Release Date | - |
| Replacement Part Number | MCX653106A-ECAT |
Lifecycle Timeline
Recorded lifecycle milestones in date order.
Additional Information
Support milestones and the official source recorded for this model.
| Official EOL Notice | View Official EOL Documentation |
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