Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst 2960G 24 and 48-Port Switches reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2017.
End of sale
31 Jul 2012EOSL
31 Jul 2017
31 Jul 2012EOSL
31 Jul 2017
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- WS-C2960G-24TC-L, WS-C2960G-48TC-L
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Jul 2012
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2017
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2011-08-01). Covers 2 part numbers, e.g. WS-C2960G-24TC-L, WS-C2960G-48TC-L.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 2960G 24 and 48-Port Switches End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 2960G 24 and 48-Port Switches reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2017, after End of Sale on 31 Jul 2012.
What happens after the Catalyst 2960G 24 and 48-Port 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 2960G 24 and 48-Port 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 2960 Series Switches 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 | Network Switch | 31 Oct 2014 | 31 Oct 2019 | 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 |