Cisco IOS XE 16.12 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2022-08-18 (1512 days ago)
Upgrade: Cisco IOS XE 16.12 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 26.1, 17.18, 17.15, 17.12.
| Product | Cisco IOS XE |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 16.12 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2019-07-31 |
| LTS | yes |
| Active support until | 2022-02-17 |
| End of life | 2022-08-18 |
| Latest version | — |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All Cisco IOS XE versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is Cisco IOS XE 16.12 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2022-08-18 (1512 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Cisco IOS XE 16.12 reach end of life?
Cisco IOS XE 16.12 reached end of life on 2022-08-18.
When was Cisco IOS XE 16.12 released?
Cisco IOS XE 16.12 was first released on 2019-07-31.
Is Cisco IOS XE 16.12 an LTS release?
Yes.
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