Cisco UCS Maintenance — vendor-independent service for B, C, X series and Fabric Interconnect
We service Cisco UCS compute after Cisco SMARTnet expiration and after EOSL — vendor-independent, with OEM parts and SLA up to 24×7×4. B/C/X-Series and Fabric Interconnect.
Which Cisco UCS models we service
Cisco UCS is different from Cisco networking — server hardware with fabric interconnect backbone. Fleets typically span multiple generations.
Why TPM maintenance instead of Cisco SMARTnet (UCS)
Cisco UCS maintenance via SMARTnet is above-average expensive — Cisco tends to couple maintenance with active subscriptions (Intersight). For EOSL B-Series M3/M4 and FI-6248UP/6296UP, SMARTnet is often no longer renewed.
We service all UCS generations with OEM parts. UCS Manager as local tool works without contract. Intersight as cloud subscription stays with Cisco.
Generations timeline & TPM coverage
Per hardware generation: vendor phase (slate) and TechCare coverage window (teal) up to ~5 years post-OEM EOSL.
- UCS B-Series M32012–2020TPM until2025+Recommended
- UCS B-Series M42014–2022TPM until2027+Recommended
- UCS C-Series M32012–2020TPM until2025+Recommended
- UCS C-Series M42014–2022TPM until2027+Recommended
- UCS C-Series M52017–2025TPM until2030+Recommended
- Fabric Interconnect 6248UP / 6296UP2009–2020TPM until2025+Recommended
- Fabric Interconnect 63322015–2024TPM until2029+Recommended
- UCS X-Series2022–2030TPM until2035+Supported
EOSL status of major generations
Once the vendor ends official support, renewals become unavailable or disproportionately expensive. TPM closes exactly this gap — same hardware coverage, same SLA, significantly cheaper.
| Model family | Released | OEM support ends | TPM status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCS B-Series M3 | 2012 | 2020 | Recommended |
| UCS B-Series M4 | 2014 | 2022 | Recommended |
| UCS C-Series M3 | 2012 | 2020 | Recommended |
| UCS C-Series M4 | 2014 | 2022 | Recommended |
| UCS C-Series M5 | 2017 | 2025 | Recommended |
| Fabric Interconnect 6248UP / 6296UP | 2009/2011 | 2018/2020 | Recommended |
| Fabric Interconnect 6332 | 2015 | 2024 | Recommended |
| UCS X-Series | 2022+ | ca. 2030+ | Supported |
As of 2026. EOSL data based on official vendor roadmaps and subject to change. Binding case-by-case information available on request.
What we deliver
OEM original parts
Our warehouse stocks OEM original components, including for end-of-life generations.
Onsite engineer
German-speaking technicians throughout DACH, 4-hour response time guaranteed.
Flexible SLA per server
Parts Only, 5×9 NBD or 24×7×4 — freely combinable by location and criticality.
Multi-vendor contract
One contract for Cisco UCS and all other vendors. No more individual contracts.
EOSL tracking & reporting
Monthly SLA reports, asset overview, automatic EOSL notifications.
Vendor tools stay
Cisco UCS-specific management tools remain usable.