Is the Cisco Meraki C8121 end of life?
No — as of 2026-08-08, the C8121 has no end-of-sale or end-of-life announcement on Cisco's consolidated Meraki EOL list.
An absence can go stale, so the date is part of the answer — this page was checked against Cisco's consolidated EOL list on 2026-08-08, and that list is one click away to confirm. If an announcement lands, this page will say so, with the dates and the suggested replacement. Full matrix: Security (MX) · all models with no announcement.
C8121 specifications
| Firewall throughput | 2 Gbps NAT (1.2 Gbps advanced security) |
|---|---|
| VPN throughput | 1.2 Gbps |
| Recommended clients | Up to 200 devices |
| WAN interfaces | 2x 2.5G mGig RJ45 (1x PoE+ out) |
| LAN interfaces | 10x GbE (3x UPOE 45W out; 135W budget) |
| Notes | Runs MX OS; desktop/wall mount; 250W adapter; 2-year warranty |
Transcribed from the Cisco datasheet.
Still orderable: C8121-G2-MX
12 port Cisco Secure Router — verified orderable on Cisco's price list, re-checked weekly. $1,730.61 at easyMeraki (Cisco list $2,472.30). Specs, accessories & ordering →
Renewing licenses for the C8121?
Licenses for the C8121 renew normally — price the renewal at easyMeraki in about a minute, or browse the full renewal price list.
| Renewal SKU | Tier | Term | easyMeraki price |
|---|---|---|---|
LIC-C8121-ENT-1Y |
Enterprise | 1 yr | $503.62 |
LIC-C8121-ENT-3Y |
Enterprise | 3 yr | $1,133.14 |
LIC-C8121-ENT-5Y |
Enterprise | 5 yr | $1,888.56 |
LIC-C8121-ENT-7Y |
Enterprise | 7 yr | $2,643.99 |
LIC-C8121-SDW-1Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 1 yr | $1,510.85 |
LIC-C8121-SDW-3Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 3 yr | $3,399.41 |
LIC-C8121-SDW-5Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 5 yr | $5,665.69 |
LIC-C8121-SDW-7Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 7 yr | $7,931.96 |
LIC-C8121-SEC-1Y |
Advanced Security | 1 yr | $1,007.23 |
LIC-C8121-SEC-3Y |
Advanced Security | 3 yr | $2,266.28 |
LIC-C8121-SEC-5Y |
Advanced Security | 5 yr | $3,777.13 |
LIC-C8121-SEC-7Y |
Advanced Security | 7 yr | $5,287.98 |