Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the 8-Port Classic Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module used in the Catalyst 6500 Series. The affected module reached end of sale on May 18, 2009 and last support continued through the last date of support on May 31, 2014.
Key Dates
The table below describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | Date this lifecycle notice was published | November 17, 2008 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the product could be ordered | May 18, 2009 |
| Last Ship Date | Final shipment date, subject to lead time | August 16, 2009 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date for final maintenance or bug fixes | May 18, 2010 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis | May 18, 2010 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin a new support contract | May 18, 2010 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to renew or extend support coverage | August 13, 2013 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for any service or technical assistance | May 31, 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS-X6408A-GBIC | 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface, Enhanced QoS (requires GBICs) | WS-X6516A-GBIC | 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, fabric-enabled (requires GBICs) | – |
| WS-X6408A-GBIC= | Spare 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface, Enhanced QoS | WS-X6516A-GBIC= | Spare 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, fabric-enabled | – |
Migration Options
Transition to the 16-port Gigabit Ethernet interface module provides a direct upgrade path with more ports and fabric-enabled capabilities. Trade-in programs may be available to apply credit toward newer systems, and refurbished units might be offered through authorized secondary inventory while supplies last prior to the last support date.
Additional Notes
Service availability and pricing may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to keep informed of future lifecycle updates.
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