Overview
This notice outlines the lifecycle transition of the Multilayer Switch Feature Card, including sales discontinuation and support milestones. Ordering concluded on February 28, 2002, with lifecycle timelines defined through the published end-of-support date.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Multilayer Switch Feature Card
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | The date on which this lifecycle notice was publicly released | September 6, 2001 |
| End-of-Sale Date | The final date to order through standard ordering channels. Orders are no longer accepted after this date. | February 28, 2002 |
| Last Date of Support | The final date on which service and technical support are available. After this date, the product is considered obsolete. | February 28, 2007 |
(HW = Hardware OS SW = Operating System Software App. SW = Application Software)
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| UPG-C6K-MSM-MSFC | Form Req. Catalyst 6000 MSM to Sup1 with MSFC and PFC Upgrade |
| UPG-C6K-SUP1-MSFC | Form Req. Catalyst 6000 Sup1 to Sup1 with MSFC and PFC Upgrade |
| WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC/2 | Catalyst 6000 Redundant Sup 1A, 2GE, with MSFC / PFC (in chassis only) |
| WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC | Catalyst 6000 Supervisor Engine 1A, 2GE, with MSFC and PFC |
| WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC= | Catalyst 6000 Supervisor Engine 1A, 2GE, with MSFC and PFC |
Migration Guidance
Adoption of the MSFC2 solution is advised for environments that continue to require integrated Layer 3 services. MSFC2 introduces improved processing performance, broader protocol support, and expanded memory options when compared with the original MSFC design.
MSFC2 is compatible with supported supervisor engines and can be deployed as a field upgrade. New Layer 3 implementations should align with the MSFC2-related part numbers defined in the original lifecycle reference material.
Additional Notes
The milestones outlined in this notice support long-term infrastructure planning and platform transition activities. Continued review of official lifecycle policy channels and notification mechanisms is recommended to remain informed of future product status changes.
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