Is the Cisco Meraki C8455 end of life?
No — as of 2026-08-08, the C8455 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.
C8455 specifications
| Firewall throughput | 20 Gbps NGFW (8 Gbps advanced security) |
|---|---|
| VPN throughput | 10 Gbps (3,500 tunnels) |
| Recommended clients | 15,000 recommended devices |
| WAN interfaces | 2x 25G SFP28 |
| LAN interfaces | 2x 10G SFP+ + 8x 1G SFP |
| Notes | 1U rack mount; dual redundant 250W AC PSUs |
Transcribed from the Cisco datasheet.
Still orderable: C8455-G2-MX
Cisco 8455 MX Secure WAN Platform for Meraki — verified orderable on Cisco's price list, re-checked weekly. $37,338.78 at easyMeraki (Cisco list $53,341.12). Specs, accessories & ordering →
Renewing licenses for the C8455?
Licenses for the C8455 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-C8455-ENT-1Y |
Enterprise | 1 yr | $7,776.64 |
LIC-C8455-ENT-3Y |
Enterprise | 3 yr | $17,497.30 |
LIC-C8455-ENT-5Y |
Enterprise | 5 yr | $29,161.43 |
LIC-C8455-ENT-7Y |
Enterprise | 7 yr | $40,826.12 |
LIC-C8455-SDW-1Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 1 yr | $14,714.21 |
LIC-C8455-SDW-3Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 3 yr | $33,098.67 |
LIC-C8455-SDW-5Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 5 yr | $55,164.45 |
LIC-C8455-SDW-7Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 7 yr | $77,230.23 |
LIC-C8455-SEC-1Y |
Advanced Security | 1 yr | $10,109.25 |
LIC-C8455-SEC-3Y |
Advanced Security | 3 yr | $22,746.22 |
LIC-C8455-SEC-5Y |
Advanced Security | 5 yr | $37,909.81 |
LIC-C8455-SEC-7Y |
Advanced Security | 7 yr | $53,073.40 |