Is the Cisco Meraki MS450-12 end of life?
No — as of 2026-08-08, the MS450-12 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: Switch · all models with no announcement.
MS450-12 specifications
| Ports | 12x 40GbE QSFP+ |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 2x 100GbE QSFP28 (dedicated) |
| Stacking | 2x dedicated stack ports, up to 400G |
| Power supply | Modular dual 250W AC, hot-swappable |
| Notes | 1U; 3x redundant hot-swap fans |
Transcribed from the Cisco datasheet.
Still orderable: MS450-12-HW
Meraki MS450-L3 Stack Cld-Mngd 12x40GE Aggregation Switch — verified orderable on Cisco's price list, re-checked weekly. $21,305.13 at easyMeraki (Cisco list $30,435.90). Specs, accessories & ordering →
Renewing licenses for the MS450-12?
Licenses for the MS450-12 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-MS450-12-10YR |
Enterprise | 10 yr | $6,039.72 |
LIC-MS450-12-1YR |
Enterprise | 1 yr | $805.26 |
LIC-MS450-12-3YR |
Enterprise | 3 yr | $1,811.97 |
LIC-MS450-12-5YR |
Enterprise | 5 yr | $3,019.58 |
LIC-MS450-12-7YR |
Enterprise | 7 yr | $4,227.75 |