Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Series Switches reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2021.
End of sale
30 Oct 2016EOSL
31 Oct 2021
30 Oct 2016EOSL
31 Oct 2021
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst 3560 C Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- WS-C2960CG-8TC-L, WS-C3560C-12PC-S, WS-C3560C-8PC-S, WS-C3560CG-8PC-S, WS-C3560CG-8TC-S, WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Oct 2016
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2021
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2015-10-31). Covers 6 part numbers, e.g. WS-C2960CG-8TC-L, WS-C3560C-12PC-S, WS-C3560C-8PC-S.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Series Switches End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Series Switches reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2021, after End of Sale on 30 Oct 2016.
What happens after the Catalyst 3560-C 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 3560-C 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.
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