Cisco ISR4321/K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ISR 4321 Integrated Services Router
Supported through Nov 30, 2028Entry-level ISR 4000 branch router and the original migration target for the 1900-series. Now end-of-sale itself, with Cisco directing customers to the Catalyst 8200 (C8200-1N-4T).
Cisco ISR4321/K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Nov 7, 2023
- End of Software Maintenance
- Aug 31, 2025
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco ISR4321/K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ISR4321/K9 effective Nov 7, 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 ISR4321/K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst C8200-1N-4T Edge Platform. 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 ISR4321/K9?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2028) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.