Cisco MS42-HW End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Meraki MS42 Cloud Managed 48-Port GigE Switch
Past Last Date of Support (Apr 26, 2021)The MS42 was an early 48-port cloud-managed access switch that went end-of-support April 26, 2021. Migrations route to the current MS125-48.
Cisco MS42-HW lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Apr 26, 2014
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Apr 26, 2021
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 MS42-HW end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MS42-HW effective Apr 26, 2014. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Apr 26, 2021, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco MS42-HW?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Meraki MS125-48 10G L2 Cloud Managed 48-Port GigE Switch. 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 MS42-HW?
Not from Cisco. The MS42-HW passed its Last Date of Support (Apr 26, 2021), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.