Cisco CISCO891-K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco 891 Gigabit Ethernet Security Router
Past Last Date of Support (Aug 31, 2019)First-generation 891 gigabit-Ethernet secure desktop router. Cisco's bulletin replaced it directly with the longer-lived C891F-K9; the End of SW Maintenance milestone could not be confirmed from an official Cisco source.
Cisco CISCO891-K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Aug 22, 2014
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Aug 31, 2019
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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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco CISCO891-K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the CISCO891-K9 effective Aug 22, 2014. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Aug 31, 2019, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco CISCO891-K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco 890 Series Integrated Services Router (C891F). 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 CISCO891-K9?
No. The CISCO891-K9 passed its Last Date of Support (Aug 31, 2019), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.