Lifecycle record

C9500-NW-A-EDU EOL & EOSL Dates

Cisco C9500 Network Advantage, high-density license K12

Lifecycle status

In EOSL Phase

C9500-NW-A-EDU reached its last date of support on 2021-03-12. Cisco support services are no longer available for this model. Recommended replacement: C9500-DNA-E-7Y.

Last checked: 2026-06-16

EOL & EOSL Dates and Details

End-of-Life Announcement (EOL) 2019-12-12
End of Sale (EOS) 2020-12-11
End of Service Life (EOSL) 2021-03-12
Manufacturer Cisco
Category Switches
Product Series Cisco Catalyst 9500
Part Number C9500-NW-A-EDU
Release Date -
Replacement Part Number C9500-DNA-E-7Y
Replacement Product Name Cisco DNA Essential 7 Year License

Lifecycle Timeline

Recorded lifecycle milestones in date order.

  • End-of-Life Announcement (EOL)
    2019-12-12


  • End of Sale (EOS)
    2020-12-11


  • Last Ship Date
    2021-03-12


  • End of Service Life (EOSL)
    2021-03-12

Additional Information

Support milestones and the official source recorded for this model.

Last Ship Date: HW, License 2021-03-12
Official EOL Notice View Official EOL Documentation

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C9500-12Q-1A Cisco Fed Only, 9500 12P40G 1Y DNA Advantage, HW 2023-04-30 2024-04-30
C9500-12Q-1E Cisco Fed Only, 9500 12P40G 1Y DNA Essentials, HW 2023-04-30 2024-04-30
C9500-12Q-A Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch, Advantage 2021-09-30 2022-03-30
C9500-12Q-E Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-port 40G switch, Essentials 2021-09-30 2022-03-30