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Cisco C9117AXI-B End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point

Past Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2026)

The Catalyst 9117AX was an early Wi-Fi 6 access point for high density indoor environments, but Cisco discontinued it only months after its 9115AX and 9120AX siblings launched. Cisco's bulletin names the Catalyst 9130AX as the direct replacement, not the similarly numbered 9115AX, a common point of confusion for buyers hunting for a 9117 upgrade path. Its last date of support passed on April 30, 2026, so units still in the field are now formally unsupported.

Cisco C9117AXI-B lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Apr 30, 2021
End of Software Maintenance
Apr 30, 2022
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Apr 30, 2026

Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.

Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.

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Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path with TAA-compliant, GPC-payable options. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco C9117AXI-B end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the C9117AXI-B effective Apr 30, 2021. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Apr 30, 2026, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.

What replaces the Cisco C9117AXI-B?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Access Point (Wi-Fi 6). Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.

Can I still get support for the C9117AXI-B?

Not from Cisco. The C9117AXI-B passed its Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2026), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.