NX-OS 8.4
NX-OS-8.4
Os Release
· Cisco NX-OS software Series
Is NX-OS 8.4 still maintained?
NX-OS 8.4 has reached end of sale. The catalog lists general support through 2029-09-30; engineering and security milestones may differ. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for NX-OS 8.4 stop?
Engineering fixes for NX-OS 8.4 — including security patches — stop on 2026-10-23. After that date, a device on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading, which is the point that matters for KEV exposure and compliance.
What should I upgrade NX-OS 8.4 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Cisco release. Check the release-train table on the vendor page for the nearest supported version.
NX-OS 8.4 Release Lifecycle
NX-OS 8.4 is a Cisco Cisco NX-OS software software release. Releases are maintained on a fixed schedule: Cisco ships fixes and security patches until the release reaches end of engineering, after which a device must be upgraded to a maintained release to stay patchable. The dates below are milestones for the software train, not for any specific appliance — hardware running this release has its own separate lifecycle. This product has reached end of sale as of and can no longer be ordered from Cisco. Existing deployments continue to receive vendor support until , after which the product will reach end of life.
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 1y 3mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 12mo ago | |
| Last order date | 9mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | in 5 days | |
| End of security vulnerability support | in 5 days | |
| Last date of support | in 2y 11mo |