Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3?

Accepted Answer

Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 65 out of 100, placing it in the High risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (unknown). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

The end of life date for Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 is not yet scheduled. Check the full Cisco NX-OS version timeline at endoflife.ai/cisco-nxos.html for the latest information.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.