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C8500L-8S4X EOL & EOSL Dates

Cisco Catalyst 8500L Edge Platform 8x10G SFP+

Lifecycle status

EOL Announced

Cisco announced the end of life of C8500L-8S4X on 2026-07-27. The last date to order is 2027-01-31. Support ends 2032-01-31. Recommended replacement: C8475-G2.

Last checked: 2026-09-02

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EOL & EOSL Dates and Details

End-of-Life Announcement (EOL) 2026-07-27
End of Sale (EOS) 2027-01-31
End of Service Life (EOSL) 2032-01-31
Manufacturer Cisco
Category Routers
Product Series Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge
Part Number C8500L-8S4X
Release Date -
Replacement Part Number C8475-G2
Replacement Product Name Cisco 8400 Secure Router, C8475-G2

Lifecycle Timeline

Recorded lifecycle milestones in date order.

  • End-of-Life Announcement (EOL)
    2026-07-27
  • End of Sale (EOS)
    2027-01-31
  • Last Ship Date
    2027-04-30
  • End of SW Maintenance
    2028-01-31
  • End of Service Contract Renewal
    2031-04-30
  • Last Date of Support
    2032-01-31
  • End of Service Life (EOSL)
    2032-01-31

Additional Information

Support milestones and the official source recorded for this model.

Last Ship Date: HW, License 2027-04-30
End Of New Service Attachment Date: HW 2028-01-31
End Of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW 2028-01-31
End Of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW 2028-01-31
End Of Vulnerability/Security Support: HW 2032-01-31
End Of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW 2031-04-30
Last Date Of Support: HW 2032-01-31
Official EOL Notice View official documentation

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