Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720‑3B/3BXL Upgrades and associated bundles. The last day to order the affected products was February 11, 2013, with support available until the stated last date of support.
Key Dates
The table below outlines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | Date this lifecycle notice was first issued | August 13, 2012 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the products could be ordered | February 11, 2013 |
| Last Ship Date | Final shipment date, subject to lead time | May 12, 2013 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date for final software maintenance or bug fixes | February 11, 2014 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis | February 11, 2014 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin new support coverage | February 11, 2014 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to extend or renew support coverage | May 9, 2017 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all service and technical assistance | February 28, 2018 |
Affected Part Numbers
| End-of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-65-S720 | Supervisor 720‑3B with 512MB and 512PCMCIA | VS-S2T-10G | Supervisor 2T with 2×10GbE and 3×1GbE (MSFC5 PFC4) |
| S-65-S720 | Supervisor 720‑3B | VS-S720-10G-3C | Supervisor 720 with 2×10GbE and 3×1GbE (MSFC3 PFC3C) |
| S-65-S720= | Spare Supervisor 720‑3B | VS-S2T-10G= | Spare Supervisor 2T (MSFC5 PFC4) |
| S-65-S720= | Spare Supervisor 720‑3B | VS-S720-10G-3C= | Spare Supervisor 720‑10G‑3C |
| WS‑SUP720‑3B‑UG= | Upgrade Supervisor 720‑3B | VS-S2T-10G= | Supervisor 2T spare |
| WS‑SUP720‑3B‑UG= | Upgrade Supervisor 720‑3B | VS-S720-10G-3C= | Supervisor 720‑10G‑3C spare |
| VS‑C6513‑S720‑10G | Chassis + Supervisor 720‑10G bundle | VS-C6513E-SUP2T | Chassis + Supervisor 2T bundle |
| WS-C6503E-S720-DC | 6503‑E chassis + Supervisor 720 | VS-C6503E-SUP2T | Chassis + Supervisor 2T bundle |
| WS-C6503E-S720-TX | 6503‑E chassis + Supervisor 720 | VS-C6504E-S720-10G | Chassis + Supervisor 720‑10G bundle |
| WS-C6509E-1S720-C | 6509‑E bundle with 1×Supervisor 720 | VS-C6509E-S720-10G | 6509‑E with Supervisor 720‑10G |
Migration Options
Migration to the Supervisor Engine 2T series provides enhanced performance, scalability, and feature support compared with the older Supervisor 720‑3B/3BXL upgrades. Eligible units may be traded in via technology migration programs for credit toward newer systems. Refurbished units might be available through authorized secondary channels while limited inventory remains and before the last support date.
Additional Notes
Service pricing and terms may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms are governed by standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications remain available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.
If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.