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Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8 Port PoE LAN Base

Supported through Apr 30, 2029

The 2960-CX 8PC-L was Cisco's fanless compact PoE switch for wiring closets and under-desk deployments needing a small footprint. Cisco's bulletin lists the Catalyst 9000 Compact 8-port PoE switch as the primary replacement, with the Meraki MS130-8P offered as a cloud-managed alternative.

Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Apr 30, 2024
End of Software Maintenance
Apr 30, 2025
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Apr 30, 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.

Upgrade or extend support on your schedule

Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path with TAA-compliant, GPC-payable options. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the WS-C2960CX-8PC-L effective Apr 30, 2024. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Apr 30, 2029, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Compact Switch 8-Port PoE+, Network Essentials. 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-C2960CX-8PC-L?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 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.