EOSL ≤ 12 months
The Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2027.
End of sale
30 Jul 2022EOSL
31 Jul 2027
30 Jul 2022EOSL
31 Jul 2027
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- 250 Series Smart Switches
- Models / part numbers
- SF250-24-K9-EU, SF250-24-K9-NA, SF250-24-K9-UK, SF250-24P-K9-EU, SF250-24P-K9-NA, SF250-24P-K9-UK, SF250-48-K9-EU, SF250-48-K9-NA, SF250-48-K9-UK, SF250-48HP-K9-EU, SF250-48HP-K9-NA, SF250-48HP-K9-UK
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Jul 2022
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2027
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2022-01-29). Covers 34 part numbers, e.g. SF250-24-K9-EU, SF250-24-K9-NA, SF250-24-K9-UK.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches End of Service Life?
Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches reaches End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2027, after End of Sale on 30 Jul 2022.
What happens after the 250 Series Smart Switches reaches EOSL?
Cisco stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the 250 Series Smart Switches after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Cisco equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
Related Cisco EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG250X Smart Switches in China SG250X-24-K9-CN, SG250X-24P-K9-CN, SG250X-48-K9-CN | Network Switch | 05 Jun 2020 | 30 Jun 2025 | Past EOSL | |
| SG250, SG250X and SF250 Series Smart Switches (Select Models) SF250-24-K9-AR, SF250-24-K9-BR, SF250-24P-K9-AR, SF250-24P-K9-AU, SF250-24P-K9-BR, SF250-48-K9-AR, SF250-48HP-K9-AU, SG250-10P-K9-AU, SG250-10P-K9-CN, SG250-10P-K9-EU, SG250-10P-K9-IN, SG250-10P-K9-NA | Network Switch | 30 Oct 2021 | 31 Oct 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| 12000 Series 1-port OC-48c/POS Line Cards, FC CONNECTOR OC48E/POS-LR-FC-B, OC48E/POS-SR-FC-B | Network Module | 27 Dec 2001 | 27 Dec 2006 | Past EOSL | |
| SOHO 71, 76, 77, 77H, 806, 826, 827, and 827H Routers CISCOSOHO71, CISCOSOHO76, CISCOSOHO77-50, CISCOSOHO77H, CISCO806, CISCO826, CISCO827, CISCO827H | Router | 30 Apr 2004 | 30 Apr 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 6509-NEB Chassis and Cisco Catalyst 6500 1300W AC Power Supply WS-C6509-NEB, WS-C6509-NEB-FAN, WS-C6509NEB-1300A, WS-C6509NEB-1300D, WS-C6509NEB-2500A, WS-C6509NEB-2500D | Network Switch | 05 Nov 2004 | 30 Nov 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| EOS & EOL: Select Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Components-Updated WS-C6509-NEB, WS-CAC-1300W | Network Switch | 31 Dec 2004 | 31 Dec 2009 | Past EOSL |