Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6500 Series 6148A Data Line Card and ME 6524 Power Supplies and Fans. The affected products reached end of sale on July 31, 2013, with support available until the stated last date of support.
Key Dates
The following table describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | Date this lifecycle notice was first issued | January 30, 2013 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the product could be ordered | July 31, 2013 |
| Last Ship Date | Final shipment date, subject to lead time | October 29, 2013 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date for software maintenance or bug fixes | July 31, 2014 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis | July 31, 2014 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin a new service contract | July 31, 2014 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to renew or extend support coverage | October 26, 2017 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all service and technical assistance | July 31, 2018 |
HW = Hardware; OS SW = Operating System Software; App. SW = Application Software
Affected Part Numbers
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAN‑C6524 | Fan Tray for ME6524 switches | – | No replacement available | – |
| FAN‑C6524= | Spare fan tray for ME6524 | – | No replacement available | – |
| PWR‑400W‑AC | 400W AC power supply for ME6524 | – | No replacement available | – |
| PWR‑400W‑AC= | 400W AC power supply for 6524GT‑8S/6524‑GS‑8S | – | No replacement available | – |
| PWR‑400W‑DC | 400W DC power supply for ME6524 | – | No replacement available | – |
| PWR‑400W‑DC= | 400W DC power supply spare for ME6524 | – | No replacement available | – |
| PWR‑950‑DC | 950W DC power supply for 7603/6503 | – | No replacement available | – |
| PWR‑950‑DC= | Spare 950W DC power supply for 7603/6503 | – | No replacement available | – |
| WS‑C6509‑E‑IBMKIT= | 6509‑E rack mounting kit for IBM racks | – | No replacement available | – |
| WS‑F6K‑48X2‑SPLTR | Y‑type splitter bar for WS‑X6148X2‑RJ‑45 | – | No replacement available | – |
| WS‑F6K‑48X2‑SPLTR= | Spare Y‑type splitter bar | – | No replacement available | – |
| WS‑OC12‑32M‑KIT= | 32MB memory upgrade kit for WS‑X6101‑OC12 modules | – | No replacement available | – |
| WS‑X6148‑21AF‑UG= | PoE 802.3af upgrade for 6148‑RJ‑21 | WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= | 48‑port PoE+ ready GE module (with jumbo frames) | – |
| WS‑X6148‑45AF‑UG= | PoE upgrade (trade‑in only) | WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= | 48‑port PoE+ ready GE module (with jumbo frames) | – |
| WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX | 48‑port 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 with jumbo frames | WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT | 48‑port PoE+ GE module (with jumbo frames) | – |
| WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX | 48‑port 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 with jumbo frames | WS‑X6748‑GE‑TX | 48‑port GE module fabric enabled | – |
| WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX | 48‑port 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 with jumbo frames | WS‑X6848‑TX‑2T | 48‑port GE module with DFC4 | – |
| WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= | 48‑port 10/100/1000 spare | WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= | 48‑port PoE+ GE spare (jumbo frames) | – |
| WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= | 48‑port 10/100/1000 spare | WS‑X6748‑GE‑TX= | 48‑port GE fabric enabled spare | – |
| WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= | 48‑port 10/100/1000 spare | WS‑X6848‑TX‑2T= | 48‑port DFC4 spare | – |
Migration Options
Transition to the Catalyst 6500 Series 6148E PoE+ line card, or to the 6748/6848 data line cards for improved performance. Eligible units may be traded in through a technology migration program for credit toward newer systems. Refurbished units may be available through authorized secondary channels while inventory remains and before final support dates.
Additional Notes
Service prices and terms may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.
If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.