Cisco Meraki MS225 and MS210 Hit End-of-Sale — Cloud Support Through 2031
Cisco set April 30, 2026 as the last order date for the Meraki MS225 and MS210 access switches, with cloud support continuing through April 30, 2031.
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Where the MS225 and MS210 stand now
The Cisco Meraki MS225 and MS210 are cloud-managed Gigabit access switches built for the Meraki Dashboard model — stacking, PoE/PoE+, and full management through the cloud rather than an on-box CLI. Both families reached end-of-sale on April 30, 2026, so they are no longer available through Cisco’s channel.
End-of-sale changes availability, not operation. The switches continue to run and stay managed in the Dashboard through their published support window.
The dates that matter
Cisco Meraki lists the same milestones for both the MS225 and MS210 families:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| End-of-Sale (last order date) | April 30, 2026 |
| End-of-Support | April 30, 2031 |
For Meraki hardware, end-of-support is the number to plan around. It is the last date the platform is affirmatively supported; a Meraki switch also depends on a valid license to keep operating in the Dashboard, so licensing and support life have to be considered together.
Still a strong secondary-market access switch
Because the MS225 and MS210 are so common in Meraki-standardized environments, there is steady demand for them after end-of-sale.
Buyers typically source them to:
- Extend or match an existing MS225/MS210 stack
- Keep spares for a fleet already under Dashboard management
- Add cloud-managed access ports without introducing a new model
- Support Meraki deployments where CLI-free operation is a requirement
With the factory channel closed, tested refurbished units are how remaining demand is met — while the platform is still licensed and supported.
What migration looks like
Organizations planning past 2031 will eventually move to Cisco’s current cloud-managed Meraki access-switch line. Cisco publishes recommended replacements in its End-of-Life notices, and the exact successor should be confirmed there against your port, PoE and stacking requirements.
Because Meraki is license-driven, a migration is as much a licensing and Dashboard exercise as a hardware swap. Confirm license terms and co-termination before committing to either extending the current switches or replacing them.
What to verify before buying now
Meraki purchases hinge on licensing as much as hardware. Before buying, confirm:
- The exact model and PoE class (MS225 and MS210 ship in several SKUs)
- That valid, transferable Meraki licenses are available for the units
- Stacking cables and stack compatibility with existing switches
- PoE/PoE+ budget for the intended endpoints
- Tested working condition and cosmetic grade
A cheap switch with no usable license is not a bargain — see our note on total cost versus sticker price.
Final takeaway
The Meraki MS225 and MS210 are past end-of-sale but remain cloud-managed and supported through April 30, 2031. For extending or matching an existing Meraki network, they are still a sensible buy today — provided the deployment fits the remaining support window and valid licensing comes with the hardware. Plan the eventual move to Cisco’s current Meraki access line before that 2031 date arrives.
Why it matters
The MS225 and MS210 are core cloud-managed access switches in many Meraki-standardized networks, valued for stacking, PoE and Dashboard management without on-box CLI.
End-of-sale closes the factory channel, but the Dashboard keeps managing these switches through their support window. The switch remains fully operational and cloud-managed until end-of-support.
With end-of-support set for April 30, 2031, the MS225 and MS210 stay a practical way to extend or match an existing Meraki fabric — as long as the deployment fits inside the remaining licensed, supported life.
Key details
- Affected families
- Cisco Meraki MS225 · Meraki MS210
- End-of-Sale (last order date)
- April 30, 2026
- End-of-Support
- April 30, 2031
- Management
- Cisco Meraki Dashboard (cloud), license-based
What buyers should consider
Before buying an MS225 or MS210 now, ask:
How long does the deployment need to stay in service?
Does the April 30, 2031 end-of-support date fit that timeline?
Is matching an existing Meraki stack more valuable than moving to a current model?
Are valid Meraki licenses available and transferable for the units?
Are stacking cables and the right PoE budget included?
For extending a Meraki-standardized network, these switches remain a strong fit. Licensing is the detail that most often decides whether a secondary-market Meraki purchase is worthwhile.
Sources
- Meraki End-of-Life (EOL) Products and Dates(opens in a new tab)Primary source
- Cisco Meraki Support Policies(opens in a new tab)Primary source