Navigating Cisco Meraki End-of-Life (EOL) Milestones: What You Need to Know
Managing enterprise network infrastructure requires keeping a close eye on product lifecycles. Staying ahead of End-of-Life (EOL) and End-of-Support (EOST) milestones ensures that your network remains secure, compliant, and fully supported by vendor updates.
Based on the latest updates from the Cisco Meraki End-of-Life (EOL) Products and Dates documentation, here is a breakdown of critical lifecycle updates, key terms, and how to plan your hardware transitions effectively.
Understanding the Meraki EOL Lifecycle
To plan hardware refreshes accurately, it helps to understand Meraki's standard lifecycle terminology:
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End-of-Sale (EOS) Announcement: The official notice given prior to the last order date, typically six months in advance.
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End-of-Sale Date: The final date to order the product through Cisco Meraki channels. After this date, the hardware is no longer sold.
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End-of-Support (EOST) Date: The final date the product will receive affirmative support and software updates from Cisco Meraki, typically five years following the EOS date.
Recent and Upcoming Hardware Milestones
Meraki periodically discontinues product lines to drive technology innovation and network enhancements. Below are highlights across several core categories:
1. Security Cameras (MV)
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MV Gen 2 Cameras: Announced on August 11, 2025; reached End-of-Sale on December 31, 2025, with support continuing through December 31, 2030.
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MA-MNT-MV-61 Mount: Reached End-of-Sale on November 26, 2024, with support extending to October 17, 2029.
2. Security Systems Manager (SM)
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Cisco Meraki Systems Manager: Announced on December 3, 2025, with an End-of-Sale date of June 3, 2026, and an End-of-Support date of June 3, 2029.
3. Switches (MS) & Wireless (MR)
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Major switches like the MS210 and MS225 Series reached End-of-Sale on April 30, 2026, and will be supported until April 30, 2031.
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Select access point lineups, including the MR36, MR44, MR46 series and accessories, have an End-of-Sale date of December 31, 2026, and a final support date of December 31, 2031.
Best Practices for IT Teams
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Audit Your Inventory: Regularly cross-reference your active deployment inventory with official vendor EOL lists to identify aging hardware before it reaches its support deadline.
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Plan Your Replacement Budgets: Factor upcoming End-of-Sale and End-of-Support dates into your multi-year capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) cycles.
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Review Licensing and Subscriptions: Keep track of associated license EOL dates (such as MT sensor subscriptions or MI Insight licenses) to prevent unexpected coverage lapses.
For a complete, searchable list of all legacy and current hardware statuses, visit the official Cisco Meraki End-of-Life (EOL) Products and Dates page.
