Cisco End-of-Life & End-of-Service Lookup & Planning
Browse all Cisco hardware families – routers, switches, wireless, security and more – with official End-of-Life (EOL), End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) dates. Use this Cisco EOL database to plan refresh projects, avoid unsupported devices, and keep your network secure and compliant.
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Cisco EOL / EOSL Database – Full List of End-of-Life Products
Search, browse, and plan lifecycle transitions across all Cisco product families.
| # | Category | Series | Part Number | Product Name | EOL / EOS / EOSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9256 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R7-2-3SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R7.2.3SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9257 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-0-0SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.0.0SWK9= | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9258 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-0-2SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.0.2SWK9= | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9259 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-0SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.0SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9260 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-0VK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.0VK9= | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9261 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-1SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.1SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9262 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-2SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.2SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9263 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-2VK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.2VK9= | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9264 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-3SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.3SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9265 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-5-4SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.5.4SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9266 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-6-0SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.6.0SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9267 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R8-6-1SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R8.6.1SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9268 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R9-0-0SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R9.0.0SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9269 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R9-0-1SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R9.0.1SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
| 9270 | Optical Transmission Network | Cisco ONS 15454 | 15454E-R9-0-2SWK9 | Cisco ONS 15454 15454E-R9.0.2SWK9 | EOSL: 2024-02-29 |
Why Check Cisco EOL and EOSL Dates Regularly?
Tracking lifecycle milestones helps you maintain security, continuity, and predictable budgets across your Cisco infrastructure.
Security risks & patch coverage
Unsupported devices stop receiving firmware, bug fixes, and security updates. Regularly reviewing EOL/EOSL dates helps you retire or replace high-risk hardware before it becomes a security gap.
Maintenance & replacement planning
Knowing lifecycle milestones in advance lets you schedule hardware refresh without downtime, evaluate successor models, and coordinate maintenance windows with your operations team.
Budget & upgrade strategy
Align refresh cycles with finance plans instead of reacting to sudden failures. A clear EOL/EOSL roadmap helps you spread investments over time and avoid last-minute, unplanned replacement costs.
Cisco End-of-Life (EOL) & End-of-Service (EOS) Policy Overview
Layer23-Switch.com provides this summary based on the official End of Life (EOL) policy published by Cisco . The goal is to help users clearly understand lifecycle milestones, support timelines, and the transition process as products move toward EOL and End of Service Life (EOSL).
| Milestone | Description | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life (EOL) Announcement | Cisco officially announces the product’s end-of-sale and end-of-support schedule. Replacement recommendations are often included in the notice. | 0 Months (Announcement Date) |
| End-of-Sale (EOS) | The last date to order the product from Cisco through authorized partners. After this date, it is no longer sold. | ~6 Months after EOL Announcement |
| Last Ship Date | The final date that Cisco ships the product to customers. Any pending orders must be fulfilled by this date. | ~12 Months after EOL Announcement |
| End of SW Maintenance | The last date Cisco releases software maintenance updates or patches (excluding critical security fixes). | ~24 Months after EOL Announcement |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | The final date customers can renew support or service contracts for the product. | ~36 Months after EOL Announcement |
| Last Date of Support / EOSL | Technical support and hardware repair services end. Cisco no longer provides software updates or TAC assistance. | ~60 Months after EOL Announcement |
Why Cisco EOL Policy Matters
Cisco ’s structured EOL process ensures long-term product stability and predictable lifecycle transitions. Customers can continue to receive support and software updates for years after the product’s end-of-sale date.
Planning for Replacement
To avoid service interruptions, review official EOL bulletins and migrate to newer models well before the EOSL date.