Past EOSL
The Cisco SG250, SG250X and SF250 Series Smart Switches (Select Models) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2026.
End of sale
30 Oct 2021EOSL
31 Oct 2026
30 Oct 2021EOSL
31 Oct 2026
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- 250 Series Smart Switches
- Models / part numbers
- SF250-24-K9-AR, SF250-24-K9-BR, SF250-24P-K9-AR, SF250-24P-K9-AU, SF250-24P-K9-BR, SF250-48-K9-AR, SF250-48HP-K9-AU, SG250-10P-K9-AU, SG250-10P-K9-CN, SG250-10P-K9-EU, SG250-10P-K9-IN, SG250-10P-K9-NA
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Oct 2021
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2026
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2021-04-30). Covers 82 part numbers, e.g. SF250-24-K9-AR, SF250-24-K9-BR, SF250-24P-K9-AR.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco SG250, SG250X and SF250 Series Smart Switches (Select Models) End of Service Life?
Cisco SG250, SG250X and SF250 Series Smart Switches (Select Models) reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2026, after End of Sale on 30 Oct 2021.
What happens after the SG250, SG250X and SF250 Series Smart Switches (Select Models) 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 SG250, SG250X and SF250 Series Smart Switches (Select Models) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG250X Smart Switches in China SG250X-24-K9-CN, SG250X-24P-K9-CN, SG250X-48-K9-CN | Network Switch | 05 Jun 2020 | 30 Jun 2025 | Past EOSL | |
| 250 Series Smart Switches SF250-24-K9-EU, SF250-24-K9-NA, SF250-24-K9-UK, SF250-24P-K9-EU, SF250-24P-K9-NA, SF250-24P-K9-UK, SF250-48-K9-EU, SF250-48-K9-NA, SF250-48-K9-UK, SF250-48HP-K9-EU, SF250-48HP-K9-NA, SF250-48HP-K9-UK | Network Switch | 30 Jul 2022 | 31 Jul 2027 | EOSL ≤ 12 months | |
| 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 | |
| EOS & EOL: Select Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Components-Updated WS-C6509-NEB, WS-CAC-1300W | Network Switch | 31 Dec 2004 | 31 Dec 2009 | Past EOSL |