Cisco ISR4461/K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ISR 4461 Integrated Services Router
Supported through Jan 31, 2030The ISR4461 was the newest and highest-throughput ISR 4000 platform, Cisco's last hardware refresh in the 4000 series before its full pivot to Catalyst 8000. For aggregation-class deployments, Cisco's guidance points to the Catalyst 8500 as the closest current match.
Cisco ISR4461/K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Jan 20, 2025
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Jan 31, 2030
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 ISR4461/K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ISR4461/K9 effective Jan 20, 2025. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jan 31, 2030, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco ISR4461/K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst C8500-12X4QC 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 ISR4461/K9?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Jan 31, 2030) 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.