Cisco WS-C2960+24PC-L End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Plus 24 Port PoE LAN Base
Supported through Oct 31, 2026The Catalyst 2960 Plus 24PC-L was a budget fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet PoE switch widely deployed in small branch and retail wiring closets. Cisco's bulletin migrates it to the Catalyst 1000 24-port full-PoE switch with 4x1G SFP uplinks.
Cisco WS-C2960+24PC-L lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 31, 2021
- End of Software Maintenance
- Oct 31, 2022
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Oct 31, 2026
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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Replacement backordered or budget not ready? See extended support options →
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco WS-C2960+24PC-L end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the WS-C2960+24PC-L effective Oct 31, 2021. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 31, 2026, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco WS-C2960+24PC-L?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 1000 24-Port GE, Full PoE, 4x1G SFP. 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 WS-C2960+24PC-L?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2026) 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.