This article summarizes the End of Support (EOS) dates for each Cato Socket software firmware version, covering deployments to all physical Socket models and vSockets.
Under the Cato Socket Software End-of-Support Policy, each major release normally receives 12 calendar months of product Support from its GA date. All minor Socket versions inherit the major release’s EOS date, regardless of when they are installed.
Note: The EOS date for Socket versions 24.x and lower is Dec 31, 2026.
Socket Version | Release Date | End of Support Date |
|---|---|---|
v24.x and lower | n/a | December 31, 2026 |
v25.x | January 11, 2026 | January 11, 2027 |
v26.x | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2027 |
v27.x | August 16, 2026 | August 16, 2027 |