Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the IOS Software Release 12.2(50)SY used on Catalyst 6500 Series platforms. The last day to order this software release was July 26, 2012, and support continued through the documented last support date.
Key Dates
The table below lists the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End‑of‑Life Announcement Date | When this lifecycle notice was first issued | January 26, 2012 |
| End‑of‑Sale Date | Last date the software could be ordered | July 26, 2012 |
| Last Ship Date | Last possible date for delivery | July 26, 2012 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date for final software maintenance and fixes | July 26, 2012 |
| End of Extended Support | Last date for planned security-related fixes | July 1, 2013 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all support services | July 31, 2017 |
Affected Part Numbers
| End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Part Number | Replacement Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2TAEK9‑12250SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TAEK9‑15001SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TAEK9‑12250SY= | Spare IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TAEK9‑15001SY= | Spare IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TAIK9‑12250SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced IP Services | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TAIK9‑15001SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced IP Services | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TIB‑12250SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TIB‑15001SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TIBK9‑12250SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TIBK9‑15001SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TISK9‑12250SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Services Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
| S2TISK9‑15001SY | IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Services Full Encrypt | – | No direct replacement listed |
Replacement and Migration Notes
This IOS software release was superseded by later major software trains such as the 15.0(1)SY and newer releases, which provide enhanced functionality and extended support. Transitioning to a supported software release train is recommended when planning platform upgrades.
Additional Notes
Support availability and licensing terms may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle documentation governs software support and service policies. Notifications for future lifecycle changes are available through official lifecycle notification channels.
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