Is the Cisco Meraki MX85 end of life?
No — as of 2026-08-08, the MX85 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.
MX85 specifications
| Firewall throughput | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|
| VPN throughput | 1 Gbps (200 tunnels max) |
| Recommended clients | Up to 250 devices |
| WAN interfaces | 2x GbE SFP + 2x GbE RJ45 (1x PoE+; max 2 active) |
| LAN interfaces | 8x GbE RJ45 + 2x GbE SFP |
| Notes | 1U rack mount, internal PSU, fanless |
Transcribed from the Cisco datasheet.
Still orderable: MX85-HW
Meraki MX85 Router/Security Appliance — verified orderable on Cisco's price list, re-checked weekly. $3,087.84 at easyMeraki (Cisco list $4,411.20). Specs, accessories & ordering →
Renewing licenses for the MX85?
Licenses for the MX85 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-MX85-ENT-10Y |
Enterprise | 10 yr | $5,058.39 |
LIC-MX85-ENT-1Y |
Enterprise | 1 yr | $674.45 |
LIC-MX85-ENT-3Y |
Enterprise | 3 yr | $1,517.80 |
LIC-MX85-ENT-5Y |
Enterprise | 5 yr | $2,529.47 |
LIC-MX85-ENT-7Y |
Enterprise | 7 yr | $3,541.15 |
LIC-MX85-SDW-1Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 1 yr | $2,172.38 |
LIC-MX85-SDW-3Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 3 yr | $4,887.85 |
LIC-MX85-SDW-5Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 5 yr | $8,146.41 |
LIC-MX85-SDW-7Y |
Secure SD-WAN Plus | 7 yr | $11,404.98 |
LIC-MX85-SEC-10Y |
Advanced Security | 10 yr | $10,116.79 |
LIC-MX85-SEC-1Y |
Advanced Security | 1 yr | $1,348.90 |
LIC-MX85-SEC-3Y |
Advanced Security | 3 yr | $3,035.04 |
LIC-MX85-SEC-5Y |
Advanced Security | 5 yr | $5,058.39 |
LIC-MX85-SEC-7Y |
Advanced Security | 7 yr | $7,081.75 |