EOSL ≤ 12 months
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2027.
End of sale
30 Apr 2022EOSL
30 Apr 2027
30 Apr 2022EOSL
30 Apr 2027
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst
- Models / part numbers
- WS-C3850-24T, WS-C3850-48P, WS-C3850-24XS, C3850
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Apr 2022
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2027
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Series dates from Cisco. Some 3850 models (EOL13188) already reached Last Date of Support on 2025-10-31.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series reaches End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2027, after End of Sale on 30 Apr 2022.
What happens after the Catalyst 3850 Series 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 3850 Series 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 3750-X Series WS-C3750X-24T, WS-C3750X-48P, C3750X | Network Switch | 30 Oct 2016 | 31 Oct 2021 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 3560-X Series WS-C3560X-24P, WS-C3560X-48P, C3560X | Network Switch | 30 Oct 2016 | 31 Oct 2021 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 2960-X Series WS-C2960X-24TS-L, WS-C2960X-48FPS-L, C2960X | Network Switch | 31 Oct 2022 | 31 Oct 2027 | EOSL ≤ 12 months | |
| Catalyst 2960-S / 2960-SF Series WS-C2960S, WS-C2960S-F24TS-L | Network Switch | 06 Nov 2015 | 30 Nov 2020 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 3650 Series WS-C3650-24TS, WS-C3650-48PD, C3650 | Network Switch | 31 Oct 2021 | 31 Oct 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 4500-X Series WS-C4500X-16SFP+, WS-C4500X-32SFP+, WS-C4500X-24X-ES, WS-C4500X-40X-ES | Network Switch | 30 Oct 2020 | 31 Oct 2025 | Past EOSL |