Cisco IOS XE 17.12 end of life (EOL) date and support status
Security fixes only Receives fixes until 2027-09-30 (in 357 days)
Cisco IOS XE 17.12 only receives security fixes until 2027-09-30; plan an upgrade to 26.1.
| Product | Cisco IOS XE |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 17.12 |
| Status | Security fixes only |
| Released | 2023-07-28 |
| LTS | yes |
| Active support until | 2026-03-30 |
| End of life | 2027-09-30 |
| Latest version | — |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All Cisco IOS XE versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is Cisco IOS XE 17.12 end of life?
Not yet, but active support has ended: Cisco IOS XE 17.12 only receives security fixes until 2027-09-30.
When does Cisco IOS XE 17.12 reach end of life?
Cisco IOS XE 17.12 reaches end of life on 2027-09-30.
When was Cisco IOS XE 17.12 released?
Cisco IOS XE 17.12 was first released on 2023-07-28.
Is Cisco IOS XE 17.12 an LTS release?
Yes.
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