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Cisco IOS XEEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Security & NetworkingLatest Version: 26.1Latest Release: N/A
Cisco IOS XE is the network operating system for Cisco enterprise switches and routers.
Support summary
Cisco IOS XE 17.9 reaches EOL in 3 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Sep 30, 2026
Cisco IOS XE 17.9 · 3 days left
Supported cycles
5
8 lts
Versions
20
Latest Version
26.1
Active Support
3
EOL
15
Lifecycle Timeline
Nov 30, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
26.1Active · Date not announced
17.18Active · Aug 8, 2029
17.17EOL · Jul 30, 2026
17.16EOL · Jan 13, 2026
17.15Active · Sep 30, 2028
17.14EOL · May 31, 2025
17.13EOL · Dec 31, 2024
17.12Security · Sep 30, 2027
17.11EOL · May 14, 2024
17.10EOL · Jan 3, 2024
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.1 | Jun 3, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 26.1 | Yes | Active |
| 17.18 | Aug 8, 2025 | Feb 8, 2028 | Aug 8, 2029 | 17.18 | Yes | Active |
| 17.17 | Mar 31, 2025 | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | 17.17 | No | EOL |
| 17.16 | Dec 11, 2024 | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 | 17.16 | No | EOL |
| 17.15 | Aug 9, 2024 | Mar 30, 2027 | Sep 30, 2028 | 17.15 | Yes | Active |
| 17.14 | Apr 13, 2024 | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 17.14 | No | EOL |
| 17.13 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 17.13 | No | EOL |
| 17.12 | Jul 28, 2023 | Mar 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 2027 | 17.12 | Yes | Security |
| 17.11 | Mar 28, 2023 | May 14, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | 17.11 | No | EOL |
| 17.10 | Nov 30, 2022 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 | 17.10 | No | EOL |
| 17.9 | Jul 29, 2022 | Mar 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2026 | 17.9 | Yes | Security |
| 17.8 | Apr 11, 2022 | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | 17.8 | No | EOL |
| 17.7 | Nov 30, 2021 | Jan 30, 2023 | Jan 30, 2023 | 17.7 | No | EOL |
| 17.6 | Jul 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | 17.6 | Yes | EOL |
| 17.5 | Mar 31, 2021 | May 30, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | 17.5 | No | EOL |
| 17.4 | Nov 30, 2020 | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 | 17.4 | No | EOL |
| 17.3 | Jul 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | 17.3 | Yes | EOL |
| 17.2 | Mar 30, 2020 | Jul 15, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | 17.2 | No | EOL |
| 17.1 | Nov 21, 2019 | Dec 30, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | 17.1 | No | EOL |
| 16.12 | Jul 31, 2019 | Feb 17, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | 16.12 | Yes | EOL |
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Which versions of Cisco IOS XE have reached end of life?
The following Cisco IOS XE versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 17.17, 17.16, 17.14, 17.13, 17.11, 17.10, 17.8, 17.7 (and 7 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Cisco IOS XE 17.17?
Cisco IOS XE 17.17 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Cisco IOS XE?
The latest version of Cisco IOS XE is 26.1, released in the 26.1 release cycle.
How many versions of Cisco IOS XE are currently supported?
Cisco IOS XE currently has 5 actively supported version(s): 26.1, 17.18, 17.15, 17.12, 17.9.
When does Cisco IOS XE 26.1 reach end of life?
Cisco IOS XE 26.1 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Cisco IOS XE reaches end of life?
When a Cisco IOS XE version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.