Overview
This bulletin announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of the Catalyst 6509 NEB Chassis Upgrade Kit. Last orders were accepted February 29, 2008, with support continuing under active service contracts until February 28, 2013. Customers should plan migration to compatible chassis configurations or modern platforms for long-term support and lifecycle coverage.
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | The date the document that announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of a product is distributed to the general public. | March 1, 2007 |
| End-of-Sale Date | The last date to order the product through point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. | February 29, 2008 |
| Last Ship Date | The last-possible ship date that can be requested from the vendor and/or contract manufacturers. | May 29, 2008 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date | The last possible date a routine failure analysis may be performed to determine cause of hardware defects. | February 28, 2009 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | The last date to order a new service-and-support contract or add the product to an existing contract. | February 28, 2009 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product. | May 29, 2012 |
| Last Date of Support | The last date to receive service and support; after this date, all support services are unavailable. | February 28, 2013 |
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| WS-6509-NEB-UPGRD= | Catalyst 6509 NEBS Upgrade for AC and DC (no PS or fan tray) |
| WS-C6509-NEB-A | Catalyst 6500 9-slot chassis (NEBS), 21RU, no PS, no fan tray |
Migration Recommendations
Customers were encouraged to migrate from the Catalyst 6509 NEB Chassis Upgrade Kit to compatible chassis configurations or newer platforms that offer extended support, broader lifecycle coverage, and improved performance. Planning a hardware upgrade helps ensure long-term stability and service continuity.
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