Is the Cisco Meraki C8355 end of life?
No — as of 2026-08-08, the C8355 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.
C8355 specifications
| Firewall throughput | 10 Gbps NGFW (4 Gbps advanced security) |
|---|---|
| VPN throughput | 5 Gbps (1,500 tunnels) |
| Recommended clients | 5,000 recommended devices |
| WAN interfaces | 2x 10G SFP+ (expandable to 3) |
| LAN interfaces | 2x 10G SFP+ + 4x 5G mGig UPoE+ + 2x 1G RJ45 |
| Notes | 1U rack mount; dual 110W AC PSUs (230W + PoE upgrade optional) |
Transcribed from the Cisco datasheet.
Still orderable: C8355-G2-MX
Cisco 8355 G2 Secure WAN Appliance for Meraki — verified orderable on Cisco's price list, re-checked weekly. $13,753.43 at easyMeraki (Cisco list $19,647.75). Specs, accessories & ordering →
Renewing licenses for the C8355?
Licenses for the C8355 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-C8355-ENT-1Y |
Enterprise | 1 yr | $2,236.98 |
LIC-C8355-ENT-3Y |
Enterprise | 3 yr | $5,032.24 |
LIC-C8355-ENT-5Y |
Enterprise | 5 yr | $8,387.43 |
LIC-C8355-ENT-7Y |
Enterprise | 7 yr | $11,742.07 |
LIC-C8355-SDW-1Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 1 yr | $4,134.57 |
LIC-C8355-SDW-3Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 3 yr | $9,302.78 |
LIC-C8355-SDW-5Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 5 yr | $15,504.64 |
LIC-C8355-SDW-7Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 7 yr | $21,706.49 |
LIC-C8355-SEC-1Y |
Advanced Security | 1 yr | $2,907.47 |
LIC-C8355-SEC-3Y |
Advanced Security | 3 yr | $6,541.80 |
LIC-C8355-SEC-5Y |
Advanced Security | 5 yr | $10,903.00 |
LIC-C8355-SEC-7Y |
Advanced Security | 7 yr | $15,264.19 |