Is the Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management) end of life?

Brocade ended the sale of the Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management) on July 31, 2022. Its support ends on July 31, 2027. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.

What does Brocade name as the replacement for the Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management)?

Brocade's notice names Extreme SLX 9920.

BR-MLX-MR2-XBrocade

BR-MLX-MR2-X Brocade, MLXe Gen2 (X) management module for 4/8/16-slot MLXe chassis

Name: BR-MLX-MR2-X Brocade, MLXe Gen2 (X) management module for 4/8/16-slot MLXe chassis
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-MLX-MR2-X
Price: 495.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Management ModuleRefurbished, tested & guaranteedIn stock

$495

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Warranty

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BR-MLX-MR2-X Brocade, MLXe Gen2 (X) management module for 4/8/16-slot MLXe chassis — Brocade · Management Module

Condition: Refurbished. Tested & Guaranteed

BR-MLX-MR2-X, in stock, ships worldwide.

Specifications

Model: BR-MLX-MR2-X
Management Ports: RJ-45 management ports, RS-232 console
Switching Capacity: 1.6 Tbps
Type: Management Module
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management)	2021-10-25	2022-07-31	2027-07-31	Extreme SLX 9920	Brocade notice

Questions about the Brocade MLXe family

Is the Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management) end of life?: Brocade ended the sale of the Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management) on July 31, 2022. Its support ends on July 31, 2027. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.
What does Brocade name as the replacement for the Brocade MLXe (MLX line cards, chassis, management)?: Brocade's notice names Extreme SLX 9920.

The Brocade BR-MLX-MR2-X is a management module. It is a module that installs into a host chassis and does not run on its own. This unit is refurbished: inspected, powered on and functionally tested by our technicians before listing. It ships as the module only.

Brocade BR-MLX-MR2-X / MLXe Gen2 (X) management module for 4/8/16-slot MLXe chassis, CompactFlash slot, RS-232 console + RJ-45 management ports