Lifecycle record
WS-C2960C-8PC-L EOL & EOSL Dates
Cisco Catalyst 2960C Switch 8 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Uplink, Lan Base
Lifecycle status
End of Support (EOL Completed)
WS-C2960C-8PC-L reached its last date of support on 2025-10-31. Cisco support services are no longer available for this model. Recommended replacement: WS-C2960L-8PS-LL.
Last checked: 2026-06-16
EOL & EOSL Dates and Details
| End-of-Life Announcement (EOL) | 2019-10-31 |
|---|---|
| End of Sale (EOS) | 2020-10-30 |
| End of Service Life (EOSL) | 2025-10-31 |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Category | Switches |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 2960-C |
| Part Number | WS-C2960C-8PC-L |
| Release Date | 2011-03-01 |
| Replacement Part Number | WS-C2960L-8PS-LL |
| Replacement Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 2960L 8 port GigE with PoE, 2 x 1G SFP, LAN Lite |
Lifecycle Timeline
Recorded lifecycle milestones in date order.
Additional Information
Support milestones and the official source recorded for this model.
| Last Ship Date: HW, License | 2021-01-29 |
|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date: HW | 2021-10-30 |
| End Of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | 2021-10-30 |
| End Of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | 2021-10-30 |
| End Of Vulnerability/Security Support: HW | 2025-10-31 |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | 2025-01-28 |
| Last Date Of Support: HW | 2025-10-31 |
| Official EOL Notice | View Official EOL Documentation |
More Cisco Catalyst 2960-C EOL Dates
| Part Number | Product Name | EOL Announcement | End of Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS-C2960C-12PC-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960C Switch 12 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Uplink, Lan Base | 2019-10-31 | 2020-10-30 |
| WS-C2960C-8TC-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960C Switch 8 FE, 2 x Dual Uplink, Lan Base | 2019-10-31 | 2020-10-30 |
| WS-C2960C-8TC-S | Cisco Catalyst 2960C Switch 8 FE, 2 x Dual Uplink, Lan Lite | 2019-10-31 | 2020-10-30 |
| WS-C2960CG-8TC-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960C Switch 8 GE, 2 x Dual Uplink, LAN Base | 2015-10-31 | 2016-10-30 |
| WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960C PD PSE Switch 8 FE PoE, 2 x 1G, PoE+ LAN Base | 2019-10-31 | 2020-10-30 |
| WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960C PD Switch 8 FE, 2 x 1G, PoE+ LAN Base | 2019-10-31 | 2020-10-30 |