Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle
C4500E-S8L-SFP-DEF
Supervisor
· Catalyst 4500 series switches Series
Can I still get the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle?
No. Cisco ended support for the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle on 2025-10-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle ends on 2025-10-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle Availability and Support
The Cisco Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle (C4500E-S8L-SFP-DEF) is a supervisor for Cisco Catalyst 4500 series switches series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Cisco no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 12mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 12mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 12mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 12mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 12mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 12mo ago |
Default WS-X45-SUP8L-E with dual ME-X4748-SFP-E Bundle
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 5y 9mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 12mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 1y 9mo ago |