Overview
This notice outlines end-of-sale and support milestones for Catalyst OS Release 5.x across select switch families. Ordering concluded on May 30, 2004, with support timelines defined through the final support date.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Catalyst OS Release 5.x
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | The date on which this lifecycle notice was publicly released | November 20, 2003 |
| End-of-Sale Date | The last date to order through standard order channels; ordering is no longer accepted after this date. | May 30, 2004 |
| End of Software Maintenance Releases Date: OS SW | The last date that maintenance releases may be issued; no further maintenance code is developed after this date. | May 30, 2005 |
| Last Date of Support: OS SW | The final date to receive applicable support; support ends and the product becomes obsolete. | May 30, 2009 |
Affected Images (Software)
Table 2. Images Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Image | Image Description |
|---|---|
| cat4000.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 4000 OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat4000-cv.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 4000 g ADP Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat5000-sup.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat5000-sup3.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 5000 Supervisor 3 Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat5000-supg.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 5000 Supervisor G Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat5000-sup3cv.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 5000 Supervisor 3 and CiscoView Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat6000-sup.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 6000 Supervisor Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
| cat6000-supcv.5-X-X.bin | Catalyst 6000 Supervisor and CiscoView Flash OS image, Release 5.x |
Migration Guidance
Release 5.x code train has reached its lifecycle transition point and is no longer developed or maintained beyond the final maintenance date. Environments using this release should transition to later software trains that provide broader support and ongoing maintenance features.
Additional Notes
The milestones summarized here assist with long-term planning and software transition activities. Continued review of official lifecycle resources and notifications is recommended to stay informed of status changes.
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