Overview
This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and end‑of‑life timeline for the IOS Software Release 12.2(33)SXI used on Catalyst 6500 Series platforms. The last day to order this software was August 13, 2012. Support continued through the documented last date of support.
Key Dates
The table below outlines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End‑of‑Life Announcement Date | Date this lifecycle notice was first issued | February 13, 2012 |
| End‑of‑Sale Date | Last date the software could be ordered | August 13, 2012 |
| Last Ship Date | Last possible ship date | November 11, 2012 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date for final software maintenance or bug fixes | August 13, 2013 |
| End of Vulnerability/Security Support | Last date for planned security support | September 13, 2014 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all support services | August 31, 2017 |
Affected Part Numbers
| End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Part Number | Replacement Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| S323AEK9‑12233SXI | IOS 12.2(33)SXI Advanced Enterprise Services SSH | S323AEK9‑12233SXJ | IOS 12.2(33)SXJ Advanced Enterprise Services SSH |
| S323AEK9L‑12233SXI | IOS 12.2(33)SXI Advanced Enterprise Services SSH LAN Only | S323AEK9L‑12233SXJ | IOS 12.2(33)SXJ Advanced Enterprise Services SSH LAN Only |
| S323AIK9‑12233SXI | IOS 12.2(33)SXI Advanced IP Services SSH | S323AIK9‑12233SXJ | IOS 12.2(33)SXJ Advanced IP Services SSH |
| S323IBK9L‑12233SXI | IOS 12.2(33)SXI IP Base SSH LAN Only | S323IBK9L‑12233SXJ | IOS 12.2(33)SXJ IP Base SSH LAN Only |
| S323ISK9‑12233SXI | IOS 12.2(33)SXI IP Services SSH | S323ISK9‑12233SXJ | IOS 12.2(33)SXJ IP Services SSH |
Replacement and Migration Notes
The IOS Software Release 12.2(33)SXI was superseded by the 12.2(33)SXJ train and other later software releases that provide extended functionality and support. Migrating to a supported software release series is recommended when planning platform updates.
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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