Cisco IOS XE 17.2
Cisco IOS XE 17.2
The Cisco IOS XE 17.2 reached end of service life on Mar 30, 2021 — Cisco no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your Cisco IOS XE 17.2 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- cisco-ios-xe
- release
- 17.2
- product Label
- Cisco IOS XE
- release Label
- 17.2
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- release Date
- 2020-03-30
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/cisco-ios-xe
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Mar 30, 2021
- Last OEM Support
- Mar 30, 2021
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Cisco IOS XE 17.2 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Cisco IOS XE 17.2?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Cisco IOS XE 17.2 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Cisco IOS XE 17.2 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cisco IOS XE 17.2 still supported?
Cisco ended support for the Cisco IOS XE 17.2 on Mar 30, 2021 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the Cisco IOS XE 17.2 end of service life (EOSL) date?
Cisco lists the end of service life for the Cisco IOS XE 17.2 as Mar 30, 2021.
Can I keep using the Cisco IOS XE 17.2 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Cisco stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Cisco IOS XE 17.2 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.