Cisco MS355-48X2-HW End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Meraki MS355-48X2 L3 Stacking Cloud Managed Multigigabit Switch
Supported through Aug 8, 2030The MS355-48X2 was Meraki's multigigabit PoE++ access switch aimed at Wi-Fi 6/6E access point density and IoT convergence. Its direct successor is the Catalyst 9300X-48HXN, again managed via the Meraki dashboard.
Cisco MS355-48X2-HW lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Aug 8, 2025
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Aug 8, 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 MS355-48X2-HW end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MS355-48X2-HW effective Aug 8, 2025. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Aug 8, 2030, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco MS355-48X2-HW?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-48HXN Switch, Meraki-managed (C9300X-48HXN-M). 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 MS355-48X2-HW?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Aug 8, 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.