Cisco IOS XE End of Life (EOL), End of Support (EOS), EOSL, EOSS, and EOSM Dates
15 Cisco IOS XE versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Cisco IOS XE 17.17 (EOL date: Mar 31, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Cisco IOS XE 17.18 (LTS) LTS is the current supported release, with support through Aug 08, 2029 — 4 versions in active support.
Currently Supported Cisco IOS XE Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (4)
| Release | Released | Maintenance Support | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.18 (LTS) | (8 months ago) | (in 1 year and 9 months) | (in 3 years and 3 months) | - | LTS |
| 17.15 (LTS) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (in 9 months) | (in 2 years and 3 months) | - | LTS |
| 17.12 (LTS) | (2 years and 8 months ago) | (2 months ago) | (in 1 year and 3 months) | - | LTS |
| 17.9 (LTS) | (3 years and 8 months ago) | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (in 3 months) | - | LTS |
Cisco IOS XE End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (15)
| Release | Released | Maintenance Support | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.17 | (1 year ago) | (2 weeks and 4 days ago) | (2 weeks and 4 days ago) | - | - |
| 17.16 | (1 year and 4 months ago) | (4 months ago) | (4 months ago) | - | - |
| 17.14 | (2 years ago) | (1 year ago) | (1 year ago) | - | - |
| 17.13 | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (1 year and 4 months ago) | (1 year and 4 months ago) | - | - |
| 17.11 | (3 years ago) | (2 years ago) | (2 years ago) | - | - |
| 17.10 | (3 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | - | - |
| 17.8 | (4 years ago) | (3 years ago) | (3 years ago) | - | - |
| 17.7 | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | - | - |
| 17.6 (LTS) | (4 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 2 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | - | LTS |
| 17.5 | (5 years ago) | (4 years ago) | (4 years ago) | - | - |
| 17.4 | (5 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | - | - |
| 17.3 (LTS) | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 2 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | - | LTS |
| 17.2 | (6 years ago) | (5 years ago) | (5 years ago) | - | - |
| 17.1 | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (5 years and 4 months ago) | (5 years and 4 months ago) | - | - |
| 16.12 (LTS) | (6 years and 8 months ago) | (4 years and 2 months ago) | (2 years and 8 months ago) | - | LTS |
Cisco IOS XE End of Life & Support Summary
Which Cisco IOS XE Versions Are Currently Supported?
Cisco IOS XE currently has 4 supported releases. Cisco IOS XE 17.18 (LTS) LTS is the latest, with active support through Aug 08, 2029. Cisco IOS XE 17.15 (LTS) is also supported until Aug 09, 2028.
Cisco IOS XE End of Life (EOL) Version History
15 Cisco IOS XE releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Cisco IOS XE 17.17 reached EOL on Mar 31, 2026. Cisco IOS XE 17.18 (LTS) LTS is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.