Cisco WS-C2960S-48TS-L End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S 48 GigE, 4 x SFP, LAN Base
Past Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2020)A 48-port data 2960-S with SFP uplinks, obsolete since November 2020. Cisco's bulletin named the 2960-X 48-port as successor (also now retired; buyers refresh to the Catalyst 9200L).
Cisco WS-C2960S-48TS-L lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Nov 6, 2015
- End of Software Maintenance
- Nov 5, 2016
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Nov 30, 2020
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 WS-C2960S-48TS-L end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the WS-C2960S-48TS-L effective Nov 6, 2015. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Nov 30, 2020, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco WS-C2960S-48TS-L?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE, 4 x 1G SFP, LAN Base. 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-C2960S-48TS-L?
Not from Cisco. The WS-C2960S-48TS-L passed its Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2020), 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.