Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series (C4500E chassis) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2025.
End of sale
30 Oct 2020EOSL
31 Oct 2025
30 Oct 2020EOSL
31 Oct 2025
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst
- Models / part numbers
- WS-C4503-E, WS-C4506-E, WS-C4507R+E, WS-C4510R+E
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Oct 2020
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2025
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life notice for the Catalyst C4500E Series. Replacement: Catalyst 9400.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series (C4500E chassis) End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series (C4500E chassis) reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2025, after End of Sale on 30 Oct 2020.
What happens after the Catalyst 4500E Series (C4500E chassis) 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 4500E Series (C4500E chassis) 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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