Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the selected Catalyst 6500 Series line cards and Power over Ethernet (PoE) daughter cards. The last date to order the affected products was March 31, 2010, with support continuing until the published last date of support.
Key Dates
The table below describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | When this life cycle notice was published | September 30, 2009 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last date the product could be ordered | March 31, 2010 |
| Last Ship Date | Final shipment date, subject to lead time | June 29, 2010 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis | March 31, 2011 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin a new support contract | March 31, 2011 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to renew or extend support | June 26, 2014 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all service and technical assistance | March 31, 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS‑X6816‑DFC3A= | 6500 Series 16‑port GigE line card with DFC3A (requires GBIC) | WS‑F6700‑DFC3A | 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card for 67xx modules |
| WS‑X6816‑DFC= | 6500 Series 16‑port GigE line card with DFC | WS‑F6700‑DFC3C | 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card for 67xx modules |
Migration Options
Migration to the suggested replacement modules provides updated forwarding card support and a compatible interface with existing line card families. Trade‑in programs may be available to receive credit toward newer equipment. Refurbished units might also be found through authorized secondary inventory while supplies last before the last support date.
Additional Notes
Service pricing and terms may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard life cycle documentation. Electronic notifications remain available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.
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