Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and support milestones for Catalyst OS Release 8.x. Product ordering ended on January 29, 2008, with software maintenance and support continuing through the final lifecycle date.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Public notification of lifecycle transition | July 31, 2007 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | January 29, 2008 |
| Last Ship Date: OS SW | Final shipment date based on lead time | April 28, 2008 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date | Final date for maintenance releases and defect fixes | January 28, 2009 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | Final date to attach new service coverage | January 28, 2009 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | Final date to renew or extend service contracts | April 25, 2012 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for technical support availability | January 27, 2013 |
(OS SW = Operating System Software)
Affected Product Images
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| SC6K-S2CVK8-8.5 | Supervisor 2 flash image with CV, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S2CVK8-8.5= | Supervisor 2 flash image with CV, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S2CVK8-8.6= | Supervisor 2 flash code CVK8 |
| SC6K-S2CVK9-8.5 | Supervisor 2 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S2CVK9-8.5= | Supervisor 2 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S2CVK9-8.6= | Supervisor 2 flash code CVK9 |
| SC6K-S2K8-8.6= | Supervisor 2 flash code K8 |
| SC6K-S2K9-8.6= | Supervisor 2 flash code K9 |
| SC6K-S323CVK8-8.4 | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.4 |
| SC6K-S323CVK8-8.4= | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.4 |
| SC6K-S323CVK8-8.5 | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S323CVK8-8.5= | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S323CVK8-8.6 | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK8 |
| SC6K-S323CVK8-8.6= | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK8 |
| SC6K-S323CVK9-8.4 | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.4 |
| SC6K-S323CVK9-8.4= | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.4 |
| SC6K-S323CVK9-8.5 | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S323CVK9-8.5= | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5 |
| SC6K-S323CVK9-8.6 | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK9 |
| SC6K-S323CVK9-8.6= | Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK9 |
Migration Guidance
Catalyst OS Release 8.x has completed its lifecycle progression. Deployment of later software trains is recommended to ensure ongoing compatibility, functional enhancements, and long-term operational continuity.
Additional Notes
Lifecycle milestones outlined in this notice are intended to support software transition planning and maintenance strategy alignment.
If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.