OEM supported
The Cisco Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) (CBS250-16P-2G-IN) reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2029.
End of sale
31 Jan 2025EOSL
31 Oct 2029
31 Jan 2025EOSL
31 Oct 2029
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Business 250 Series Smart Switches
- Models / part numbers
- CBS250-16P-2G-IN, CBS250-16T-2G-IN, CBS250-24FP-4G-IN, CBS250-24FP-4X-IN, CBS250-24P-4G-IN, CBS250-24P-4X-IN, CBS250-24PP-4G-IN, CBS250-24T-4G-IN, CBS250-24T-4X-IN, CBS250-48P-4G-IN, CBS250-48P-4X-IN, CBS250-48PP-4G-IN
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Jan 2025
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2029
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2025-01-31). Covers 19 part numbers, e.g. CBS250-16P-2G-IN, CBS250-16T-2G-IN, CBS250-24FP-4G-IN.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) (CBS250-16P-2G-IN) End of Service Life?
Cisco Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) (CBS250-16P-2G-IN) reaches End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2029, after End of Sale on 31 Jan 2025.
What happens after the Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) (CBS250-16P-2G-IN) 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 Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) (CBS250-16P-2G-IN) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) (CBS250-16P-2G-BR) CBS250-16P-2G-BR, CBS250-16T-2G-BR, CBS250-24FP-4G-BR, CBS250-24FP-4X-BR, CBS250-24P-4G-BR, CBS250-24P-4X-BR, CBS250-24PP-4G-BR, CBS250-24T-4G-BR, CBS250-24T-4X-BR, CBS250-48P-4G-BR, CBS250-48P-4X-BR, CBS250-48PP-4G-BR | Network Switch | 29 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2029 | OEM supported | |
| Business 250 (CBS250) Series Smart Switches (Select Models) CBS250-16P-2G-AR, CBS250-16P-2G-AU, CBS250-16P-2G-EU, CBS250-16P-2G-JP, CBS250-16P-2G-NA, CBS250-16P-2G-SP, CBS250-16P-2G-UK, CBS250-16T-2G-AR, CBS250-16T-2G-AU, CBS250-16T-2G-EU, CBS250-16T-2G-JP, CBS250-16T-2G-NA | Network Switch | 29 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2029 | OEM supported | |
| 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 |