What does the equals symbol at the end of a Cisco part number mean?

[anthony.coleman@ga-asi.com]

For example: C9300-NM-4G=

[Joseph W. Doherty]

I recall (???) spare part.

[Joseph W. Doherty]

BTW, why such a distinction?  Possibly when end-of-sale has been reached but not end-of-support.

Cannot recall Cisco's policies, but some vendors will hold back parts just for replacement purposes.

You may also find, when end-of-sale, replacement/spare parts might take a huge price jump unless covered by an existing support contract.

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

It is an internal designation for "spare".  Nothing important. 

With or without the "=" symbol does not change anything during purchasing.