Cisco WS-C4500X-16SFP+ End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Catalyst 4500-X 16 Port 10G IP Base, Front-to-Back
Past Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2025)The 4500-X was a fixed 10G aggregation/core switch. Cisco's bulletin migrates the 16-port model to the Catalyst 9500-16X.
Cisco WS-C4500X-16SFP+ lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 30, 2020
- End of Software Maintenance
- Oct 30, 2021
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Oct 31, 2025
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-C4500X-16SFP+ end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the WS-C4500X-16SFP+ effective Oct 30, 2020. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 31, 2025, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco WS-C4500X-16SFP+?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Catalyst 9500 16-port 10Gig switch, Baseboard. 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-C4500X-16SFP+?
No. The WS-C4500X-16SFP+ passed its Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2025), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.