Cisco MS425-16-HW End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Meraki MS425-16 L3 Cloud Managed 10G Aggregation Switch
Supported through Jun 24, 2029The MS425-16 was Meraki's 10G SFP+ aggregation switch for larger branch and campus cores. It is replaced by the Catalyst 9300X-12Y, bringing 25/10G aggregation into the same Meraki-managed hardware family as the rest of the 9300X line.
Cisco MS425-16-HW lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Jun 24, 2024
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Jun 24, 2029
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 MS425-16-HW end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MS425-16-HW effective Jun 24, 2024. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jun 24, 2029, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco MS425-16-HW?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y Switch, Meraki-managed (C9300X-12Y-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 MS425-16-HW?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Jun 24, 2029) 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.