Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC, Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC and MSFC2, Supervisor Engine 1A with 2 GE ports, the Switch Fabric Module, and selected Gigabit Ethernet bundles for the Catalyst 6500 Series. The last day to order the affected products was March 25, 2005; support continued until the published final support date.
Key Dates
The following table describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | When this lifecycle notice was first issued | September 25, 2004 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the products were available for order | March 25, 2005 |
| Last Ship Date | Final ship date subject to lead time | June 25, 2005 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases | Last date that final software bug fixes may be released | March 25, 2006 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin new support coverage | March 25, 2006 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for routine failure analysis requests | March 25, 2006 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to extend or renew support coverage | December 25, 2009 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all assistance and support | March 25, 2010 |
Affected Part Numbers
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Part Number | Replacement Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC2 | Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC and MSFC2 | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC2/2 | Redundant Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC and MSFC2 (chassis only) | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-X6K-SUP1A-PFC | Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE | Supervisor Engine 1A with enhanced QoS and 2 GE | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-C6500-SFM | Switch Fabric Module | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-C6503-2GE | Catalyst 6503 Chassis with Supervisor 1A-2GE bundle | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-C6506-2GE | Catalyst 6506 Chassis with Supervisor 1A-2GE bundle | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-C6509-2GE | Catalyst 6509 Chassis with Supervisor 1A-2GE bundle | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-C6509-6816-16 | Catalyst 6509 16-port Gigabit Ethernet bundle | – | No direct replacement listed |
| WS-C6509-6816-32 | Catalyst 6509 32-port Gigabit Ethernet bundle | – | No direct replacement listed |
Migration Options
Transition to newer supervisor engines (for example higher-performance series such as Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 720-3B, or Supervisor Engine 2-based platforms) provides improved performance, enhanced feature support, and longer lifecycle availability. Trade-in or upgrade programs may offer credit toward newer systems where applicable, and alternative refurbished units may be found through authorized secondary inventory while supply remains.
Additional Notes
Service pricing and terms may change following the end-of-sale date. Standard lifecycle policies and warranty terms apply. Notifications about future lifecycle changes are available through official lifecycle notification channels.
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