OEM supported
The Cisco C9500-16X Switch and Network Modules C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2031.
End of sale
30 Apr 2026EOSL
30 Apr 2031
30 Apr 2026EOSL
30 Apr 2031
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- C9500-16X-10A, C9500-16X-10E, C9500-16X-1A, C9500-16X-1E, C9500-16X-EDU, C9500-16X-2Q-A, C9500-16X-2Q-E, C9500-16X-P, C9500-16X-A, C9500-16X, C9500-16X-E, C9500-24X-A
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Apr 2026
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2031
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2025-04-30). Covers 34 part numbers, e.g. C9500-16X-10A, C9500-16X-10E, C9500-16X-1A.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco C9500-16X Switch and Network Modules C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q End of Service Life?
Cisco C9500-16X Switch and Network Modules C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q reaches End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2031, after End of Sale on 30 Apr 2026.
What happens after the C9500-16X Switch and Network Modules C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q 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 C9500-16X Switch and Network Modules C9500-NM-8X and C9500-NM-2Q 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9500 selected Switch Models: C9500-12Q, C9500-24Q and C9500-40X C9500-12Q, C9500-12Q-10A, C9500-12Q-10E, C9500-12Q-1A, C9500-12Q-1E, C9500-12Q-A, C9500-12Q-E, C9500-12Q-EDU, C9500-12Q-P, C9500-24Q, C9500-24Q-10A, C9500-24Q-10E | Network Switch | 30 Apr 2024 | 30 Apr 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 | |
| 16OC3/POS-SM,16OC3/POS-MM ,8OC3/POS-SM & 8OC3/POS-MM 16OC3/POS-MM, 16OC3/POS-SM, 8OC3/POS-MM, 8OC3/POS-SM | Network Module | 31 Jan 2005 | 31 Jan 2010 | Past EOSL |