Quick Answer: What replaced CV-CNTR-M5S5?
Discontinued: CV-CNTR-M5S5 | Replacement: CV-CNTR-M6N
Why CISCO SYSTEMS Discontinued the CV-CNTR-M5S5
CISCO SYSTEMS fully discontinued the CV-CNTR-M5S5 as part of a planned product generation refresh driven by technology advancement. The official end-of-sale date for CV-CNTR-M5S5 was 2023-12-31, which means the part is no longer available for purchase through normal Cisco sales channels. For buyers still searching for CV-CNTR-M5S5, the correct current replacement is CV-CNTR-M6N.
The Cisco lifecycle timeline for CV-CNTR-M5S5 followed a standard end-of-life process. The end-of-sale announcement was issued on 2023-12-01, the last day to order was 2023-12-31, and the last possible ship date was 2024-03-30. Cisco also listed the last software maintenance release date as 2024-12-31 and the last date to extend service contracts as 2028-03-27. Research also identifies the Last Date of Support for CV-CNTR-M5S5 as 2028-12-31.
In practical terms, CV-CNTR-M5S5 is now an obsolete buying option for new projects. If your organization is refreshing an installed base, standardizing on currently supported hardware, or planning future Cyber Vision Center deployments, CV-CNTR-M6N is the part number to evaluate. Cisco also identifies a spare variant, CV-CNTR-M6N=, as the replacement for the M5S5 spare.
What's New in the CV-CNTR-M6N
The available research does not include a full feature-by-feature datasheet comparison between CV-CNTR-M5S5 and CV-CNTR-M6N. However, Cisco's product transition information does confirm two meaningful hardware changes: a newer processor platform and faster memory specification. These updates help explain why CV-CNTR-M6N replaced CV-CNTR-M5S5 in the newer generation.
Processor
The CV-CNTR-M5S5 used an Intel 4210R processor running at 2.4GHz with 10 cores. The replacement CV-CNTR-M6N moves to an AMD 7443P processor running at 2.85GHz with 24 cores. Based on the published component change alone, CV-CNTR-M6N represents a substantial generational increase in core count and a higher listed clock speed compared with CV-CNTR-M5S5.
Memory specification
The memory specification also changes from DDR4-2933MHz on CV-CNTR-M5S5 to DDR4-3200MHz on CV-CNTR-M6N. While the research does not provide total memory capacity, the faster DDR4-3200MHz specification is one of the documented hardware updates buyers should note when comparing CV-CNTR-M5S5 and CV-CNTR-M6N.
Generation transition from M5 to M6
The move from CV-CNTR-M5S5 to CV-CNTR-M6N is best understood as a platform refresh from the M5 generation to the M6 generation. Cisco's discontinuation data points to technology advancement rather than a forced withdrawal or regulatory issue. For procurement teams, that usually means the replacement part number CV-CNTR-M6N should be used for new purchasing, support alignment, and long-term planning instead of the retired CV-CNTR-M5S5.
At-a-Glance Comparison
| Feature | CV-CNTR-M5S5 | CV-CNTR-M6N |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CISCO SYSTEMS | CISCO SYSTEMS |
| Status | Fully discontinued | Official replacement |
| End-of-Sale Date | 2023-12-31 | Current replacement part |
| Discontinuation Reason | Planned product generation refresh driven by technology advancement | Newer generation platform |
| Processor | Intel 4210R (2.4GHz, 10-core) | AMD 7443P (2.85GHz, 24-core) |
| Memory specification | DDR4-2933MHz | DDR4-3200MHz |
| End-of-Sale Announcement | 2023-12-01 | Not provided in research |
| Last Possible Ship Date | 2024-03-30 | Not provided in research |
| Last Software Maintenance Release | 2024-12-31 | Not provided in research |
| Last Date to Extend Service Contracts | 2028-03-27 | Not provided in research |
| Last Date of Support | 2028-12-31 | Not provided in research |
Upgrade Checklist
- Confirm that your existing installed unit is CV-CNTR-M5S5 and not another Cyber Vision Center appliance variant.
- Update procurement records to mark CV-CNTR-M5S5 as fully discontinued and no longer purchasable after 2023-12-31.
- Use CV-CNTR-M6N as the active replacement part number for new quotes, refresh projects, and budget planning.
- If you are replacing a spare, verify whether the spare-specific replacement part number CV-CNTR-M6N= is required.
- Review internal performance and compatibility requirements, especially where processor platform changes from Intel 4210R to AMD 7443P may matter.
- Note the documented memory specification update from DDR4-2933MHz on CV-CNTR-M5S5 to DDR4-3200MHz on CV-CNTR-M6N.
- Check service lifecycle timing for any remaining CV-CNTR-M5S5 assets, including the listed 2028-12-31 Last Date of Support in the research.
- For full implementation planning, consult Cisco datasheets or sales documentation for CV-CNTR-M6N because the provided research does not include a complete feature set or software comparison.
- When ready to buy, source the replacement through an authorized reseller and use the exact part number CV-CNTR-M6N on the purchase request.
Bottom Line
CV-CNTR-M5S5 has been fully discontinued by CISCO SYSTEMS and is no longer available for purchase. The official replacement is CV-CNTR-M6N, which moves the platform to a newer generation with a documented processor upgrade and faster memory specification.
For teams still searching for CV-CNTR-M5S5, the main action is straightforward: stop planning around the retired part number and standardize on CV-CNTR-M6N for current procurement. If you need current availability, use the replacement part number directly.
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