Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Supervisor Engine 32 PISA and associated software release 12.2(18)ZY used with the Catalyst 6500 Series. The last day to order the affected products was September 8, 2010, and support continued until the published last date of support.
Key Dates
The following table outlines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | Date this lifecycle notice was first issued | March 10, 2010 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the product was available for order | September 8, 2010 |
| Last Ship Date | Last possible shipment date, subject to lead time | December 7, 2010 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date for final software maintenance releases | September 8, 2011 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis | September 8, 2011 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin a new support contract | September 8, 2011 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to extend or renew support | December 4, 2014 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all service and assistance | September 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3P3AIK9‑12218ZY | Supervisor 32 PISA, Advanced IP Services with SSH | – | No direct replacement |
| S3P3ESK9‑12218ZY | Supervisor 32 PISA, Enterprise Services with SSH | – | No direct replacement |
| S3P3IBK9L‑12218ZY | Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Base with SSH | – | No direct replacement |
| S3P3IBL‑12218ZY | Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Base LAN only | – | No direct replacement |
| S3P3IS‑12218ZY | Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Services | – | No direct replacement |
| S3P3ISK9‑12218ZY | Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Services with SSH | – | No direct replacement |
Migration Options
The Supervisor Engine 32 PISA reached end of sale with no one‑for‑one replacement module. Transition to higher‑performance supervisor engines with modern forwarding and feature support can be considered where applicable. Trade‑in programs may be available to apply credit toward newer systems, and refurbished units might remain in limited supply through authorized secondary inventory 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 stay informed of future lifecycle updates.
If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.