WS-C3850-16XS-S

Catalyst 3850 Series: stackable access switch

ENDING SOON

6 mo

until end of service life

Lifecycle position

now

availableend of saleservice

AvailableJan 2013

End of saleApr 2022

End of serviceApr 2027Cisco bulletin ↗

Vendor-listed replacementC9300X-12Ymigration options ↗

Last security firmwareIOS XE 16.12.x

Options from here

Schedule migration

Support ends soon. Set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.

Line up third-party maintenance

Bridge coverage past the OEM cutoff if you can't migrate in time.

Budget the refresh

Get the replacement into this planning cycle.

Pre-stock spares

Secure spares before they get scarce after end-of-sale. eBay listings for WS-C3850-16XS-S ↗

Other SKUs in 3850 Series

WS-C3850-12S-E›WS-C3850-16XS-E›WS-C3850-24S-S›WS-C3850-24XS-S›WS-C3850-32XS-S›WS-C3850-48XS-S›WS-C3850-24T-S›WS-C3850-24T-E›

Questions about WS-C3850-16XS-S

Is the Cisco WS-C3850-16XS-S still supported?

Yes, for now. Cisco's last date of support for WS-C3850-16XS-S is Apr 2027 (per the Cisco EOL bulletin).

When did the WS-C3850-16XS-S reach end of sale?

WS-C3850-16XS-S reached end of sale Apr 2022, per the Cisco EOL bulletin.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the WS-C3850-16XS-S?

Apr 2027, per the Cisco EOL bulletin.

What is the replacement for the WS-C3850-16XS-S?

Cisco's end-of-life bulletin lists C9300X-12Y as the replacement for WS-C3850-16XS-S.

Can the WS-C3850-16XS-S be maintained after Cisco support ends?

After the last date of support, WS-C3850-16XS-S units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Cisco no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.