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Cisco FMC4600-K9 End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Firepower Management Center 4600 Chassis

Supported through Nov 30, 2028

The FMC 4600 succeeded the FMC 4500 as Cisco's largest management appliance for Firepower and Secure Firewall Threat Defense sensor fleets. Cisco's bulletin names the FMC 4700 as its direct replacement. Support on the 4600 runs through November 30, 2028.

Cisco FMC4600-K9 lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Nov 30, 2023
End of Software Maintenance
Nov 30, 2026
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Nov 30, 2028

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.

Upgrade or extend support on your schedule

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 FMC4600-K9 end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the FMC4600-K9 effective Nov 30, 2023. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Nov 30, 2028, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco FMC4600-K9?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center 4700 Chassis. 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 FMC4600-K9?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2028) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.