Hardware Lifecycle
Track End-of-Life (EOL) and End-of-Support (EOS) dates for every device in your CMDB. No more surprises during audits, know your lifecycle risk before your auditor does.
- ✓Automatic EOL/EOS detection
- ✓Multi-vendor database
- ✓Alerts before end dates
- ✓Compliance impact assessment
- ✓Replacement planning view
- ✓Audit report integration
Never Be Caught Out by an EOL Device Again
Lifecycle risk is compliance risk. ConnectMyAssets tracks every device's EOL and EOS date automatically and surfaces the impact to your audit posture.
Automatic Detection
EOL and EOS dates are matched automatically against your CMDB inventory. No manual lookups, ConnectMyAssets identifies at-risk devices the moment they are discovered.
Always Up to Date
Lifecycle data is continuously maintained for every vendor ConnectMyAssets supports. No manual lookups, no spreadsheets, always current.
Proactive Alerts
Receive alerts 12, 6, and 3 months before a device reaches EOS or EOL. Enough lead time to plan, budget, and execute replacements without rushing.
Compliance Impact
EOS and EOL devices automatically flag as compliance risks across your NIS2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS posture. Auditors see the same data you do.
Replacement Planning
Group devices by lifecycle status, site, or device type. Export replacement shortlists for procurement and project planning in one click.
Audit Trail
Full history of lifecycle status changes and alert acknowledgements. Demonstrate to auditors that you track and act on EOL/EOS risk proactively.
How It Works
Inventory Sync
ConnectMyAssets auto-discovers your network devices via LLDP/CDP/SNMP and populates the CMDB with make, model, and firmware version for every asset.
Match Lifecycle DB
Each device is matched against the vendor lifecycle database. EOL and EOS dates are resolved automatically and kept in sync as vendors update their published schedules.
Alert & Report
Alerts fire on configurable lead times. Lifecycle status flows into compliance scoring and audit reports, no separate spreadsheet required.
Works Across Your Entire Inventory
Lifecycle data is sourced and maintained for every vendor ConnectMyAssets supports, not a curated subset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about network device lifecycle management
How does ConnectMyAssets detect End-of-Life and End-of-Support dates?
ConnectMyAssets auto-discovers your devices via SNMP, LLDP, and CDP and populates the CMDB with the exact make, model, and firmware version for each asset. These attributes are matched against a continuously maintained vendor lifecycle database. EOL and EOS dates are resolved automatically and updated whenever vendors publish revised schedules.
How far in advance are lifecycle alerts sent?
Alerts are sent at 12 months, 6 months, and 3 months before a device reaches its End-of-Support or End-of-Life date. Each threshold is configurable. Alerts can be sent by email or forwarded to your ITSM or SIEM. The lead time is specifically designed to give procurement and project teams enough runway to plan and budget replacements without emergency spending.
Does an End-of-Support device automatically affect my compliance score?
Yes. Devices that have passed their EOS or EOL date are automatically flagged as compliance risks and their status flows into your NIS2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS posture scoring. Running unsupported equipment is a failing control under most frameworks. Auditors reviewing your compliance reports will see the same lifecycle status you see in the dashboard.
Which vendors are covered in the lifecycle database?
Lifecycle data is maintained for every vendor ConnectMyAssets supports for configuration management and CVE tracking. This includes Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, ASA, ISR, ASR), Juniper (EX, SRX, MX, QFX), Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP), Aruba, Arista, Palo Alto, SonicWall, MikroTik, and others. If a device is in your inventory and ConnectMyAssets can identify its model, lifecycle data is resolved automatically.
Can I export a replacement planning list for procurement?
Yes. You can filter your inventory by lifecycle status (EOL, EOS, approaching EOS) and export the resulting list in CSV format. The export includes device name, model, site, current lifecycle status, and the relevant dates. This is designed to be handed directly to your procurement or project management team for budgeting and replacement planning.
Is lifecycle history tracked for audit purposes?
Yes. ConnectMyAssets maintains a full audit trail of lifecycle status changes, alert acknowledgements, and any notes added by your team. This lets you demonstrate to auditors that you were aware of EOL and EOS risk and took documented action in response. The history is part of the audit evidence export.
Know Your Lifecycle Risk Before Your Auditor Does
ConnectMyAssets tracks EOL and EOS dates across every device in your inventory, automatically, continuously, and with direct compliance impact scoring.