Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2019.
End of sale
31 Oct 2014EOSL
31 Oct 2019
31 Oct 2014EOSL
31 Oct 2019
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- WS-C2960-24-S, WS-C2960-24LC-S, WS-C2960-24LT-L, WS-C2960-24PC-L, WS-C2960-24PC-S, WS-C2960-24TC-L, WS-C2960-24TC-S, WS-C2960-24TT-L, WS-C2960-48PST-L, WS-C2960-48PST-S, WS-C2960-48TC-L, WS-C2960-48TC-S
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Oct 2014
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2019
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2013-10-31). Covers 14 part numbers, e.g. WS-C2960-24-S, WS-C2960-24LC-S, WS-C2960-24LT-L.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2019, after End of Sale on 31 Oct 2014.
What happens after the Catalyst 2960 Series 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 Catalyst 2960 Series 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 2960G 24 and 48-Port Switches WS-C2960G-24TC-L, WS-C2960G-48TC-L | Network Switch | 31 Jul 2012 | 31 Jul 2017 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 2960 and 3560 8-Port and 12-Port Switches WS-C2960-8TC-L, WS-C2960-8TC-S, WS-C2960G-8TC-L, WS-C2960PD-8TT-L, WS-C3560-12PC-S, WS-C3560-8PC-S | Network Switch | 29 Jul 2013 | 31 Jul 2018 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 2960 and 3750 Series Switches Accessories CAB-STACK-1M, CAB-STACK-1M-NH, CAB-STACK-3M, CAB-STACK-3M-NH, CAB-STACK-50CM, CAB-STACK-50CM-NH, RCKMNT-REC-1.5RU, STACK-CAB-1M, STACK-CAB-3M, STACK-CAB-3M-NH, STACK-CAB-50CM, STACK-CAB-50CM-NH | Network Switch | 30 Apr 2017 | 30 Apr 2022 | 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 |