The risks are real. According to the Cisco Talos 2025 Year in Review, 40% of top-targeted vulnerabilities impact End-of-Life device. Of these impacted devices, 32% are over a decade old.
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End-of-Life FAQ
Yes. The Cisco EoX API provides access to Cisco end of life product data. Using this API, customers and partners can request Cisco EoX product information for both hardware and software using a variety of input mechanisms.
The Cisco Takeback and Reuse Program lets Cisco equipment owners return hardware that has reached End-of-Use.
No. Cisco offered a takeback incentive for partners until January 24, 2026. Partners are encouraged to explore current Cisco partner sustainability programs and offerings.
Although Cisco updates key marketing and support touchpoints once a product reaches end of sale, it is not always possible to update every web page or document. If you’d like to tell us about a web page you feel has inaccurate information, please use the feedback link at the bottom of the page.
The Cisco Device Coverage Checker allows you to determine whether a given product serial number is eligible for a Cisco service contract. Adding a new support contract can be done up to one year after End-of-Sale, and existing contracts can be renewed during EOL, provided the contract end date does not extend past the Last Date of Support.
This information can be found at the Meraki End-of-Life (EOL) Products and Dates page.
