Cisco WS-C3850-12S-S EOS/ EOL?

[Safraz]

Hi All,

I have ordered WS-C3850-12S-S but just saw EOL announcement of Cisco 3850 Series. I check many times I am not able to find a replacement model for this model. Can someone tell me, since the part number does not exist in the list can it be that this part number is not EOL? 

Or if it is EOL how can I get that confirmation?

And also what can I use as replacement model?

Will Cisco support software too until 2025 (hardware EOL date)?

[balaji.bandi]

here the information for your reference :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches/eos-eol-notice-c51-743072.html

[Safraz]

Hi Balaji,

I went through this document but if re check the part number I talking about does not in it. 

Also I have got confirmation from Cisco that WS-C3850-12S-S is not EOS/EOL. This mean that announcement does not effect this product. 

[Leo Laohoo]

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@Safraz wrote:

I check many times I am not able to find a replacement model for this model.

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The replacement is the 9300-24S. 
NOTE:  The 9300 only comes with a 24- or 48 port-SFP only model and does not have a 12-port SFP-only model.  

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@Safraz wrote:

Will Cisco support software too until 2025 (hardware EOL date)?

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I would not recommend picking a model based on the last software support date.  

[Safraz]

Thank you Leo,

You are right with the replacement and with Software I meant was the IOS. Will Cisco still release new versions for this until 2025.
Meanwhile, I have got confirmation from Cisco that WS-C3850-12S-S is not EOS/EOL. This mean that announcement does not effect this product. 

[marce1000]

             >Or if it is EOL how can I get that confirmation?

                  https://cway.cisco.com/sncheck/

 M,

[Safraz]

Hi Marce,

That link does not even show the existing cover I am having. May be thats not the one to look in my case.

[Safraz · Accepted solution]

To this answer was provided by Cisco to my TAC case.
As for them "WS-C3850-12S-S is not EOS/EOL". This mean that announcement does not effect this product SKU.

[adeebtaqui]

Its end of sale is April 2022. Better go for 9300-24S or 9300-12Y costwise or 9500-16x is high feature needed