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Summary and FAQ
Why is Cisco announcing the end-of-sale for Catalyst 2950 Series
switches?
Cisco has introduced the Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite and Catalyst 2960
LAN Base switches with additional capabilities as a cost-effective
migration path for the older Catalyst 2950 switches.
Are all the Catalyst 2950 Series switch models going end-of-sale?
No. There are no EoS plans for the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch.
What is the migration path for the Catalyst 2950 switches?
Cisco recommends the enterprise-class Catalyst 3750-E/3750 and
Catalyst 3560-E/3560 Series which offer advanced intelligence to drive
business productivity with significant investment protection.
Can I buy a Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite and later upgrade to the LAN
Base software?
No. The Catalyst 2960 switches are not upgradeable from LAN Lite to
LAN Base, however software version updates will be available at no
additional charge.
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