Mixed data · Cisco verified from Cisco EOL bulletins · other vendors still sample (flagged on each record)
Stackable access switch · Copper SKUs
WS-C3850-12X48U
Catalyst 3850 Series — 48-port UPOE, multigigabit
EOSL — PAST8 mo
past end of service life
Lifecycle position
now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableJan 2013
End of saleOct 2020
Last security firmwareIOS XE 16.12.x
Options from here
Third-party maintenanceCovered past the OEM cutoff, typically well below renewal pricing.
Pre-stock sparesModules and units still circulate on the secondary market.
Schedule migrationCarrying production traffic? Set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.
Run to failureLow-criticality role — document the risk, harden backups, retire on your terms.
Other SKUs in 3850 Series
COMPARE SUPPORT PROVIDERSModule mounts here once partners are live.