Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 9-E reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2026.
End of sale
30 Oct 2020EOSL
31 Oct 2026
30 Oct 2020EOSL
31 Oct 2026
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst
- Models / part numbers
- WS-X45-SUP9-E
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Oct 2020
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2026
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 9-E End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 9-E reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2026, after End of Sale on 30 Oct 2020.
What happens after the Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 9-E 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 Supervisor Engine 9-E 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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