Overview
End-of-sale and end-of-life dates for IOS XE Software 3.7.xE on Catalyst 3850 and 3650 Series Switches are announced. The last day to order the affected product(s) is May 1, 2017. Support remains available under active service agreements through the dates listed in Table 1 below.


End-of-Life Milestones and Dates (Table 1)

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date this document that announces end-of-sale and end-of-life is distributed to the public. October 31, 2016
End-of-Sale Date (OS SW) The last date to order the affected release; it is no longer for sale after this date. May 1, 2017
Last Ship Date (OS SW) The last-possible ship date that can be requested; actual ship date depends on lead time. May 1, 2017
End of SW Maintenance Releases (OS SW) Last date that engineering may release final software maintenance or bug fixes for this release. October 31, 2017
End of Vulnerability/Security Support (OS SW) Last date that engineering may release fixes for vulnerability or security issues for this release. May 1, 2018
Last Date of Support (OS SW) Last date to receive service and support under active service agreements; after this date, support services are unavailable. April 30, 2022

OS SW = Operating System Software


Additional Information

  • Table 1 outlines the lifecycle milestones, definitions, and dates for IOS XE Software 3.7.xE on Catalyst 3850 and 3650 Series Switches.

  • Support for this software release is provided according to the terms and conditions of active service contracts until the Last Date of Support.

  • After the End-of-Sale Date, ordering for this software release is no longer possible.

  • After the Last Date of Support, the release is no longer eligible for technical assistance or service.


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