Overview
This notice outlines the extended end-of-sale and support milestones for select 6500 Series components. Ordering extensions and support periods are specified in the tables below.
End-of-Life Milestones: Chassis and Fan Tray
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Catalyst 6509-NEB Chassis and Fan Tray
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notice | May 7, 2004 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | December 31, 2004 |
| Last Shipment Date | Last requestable shipment date based on lead time | March 31, 2005 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date | Final date for routine failure analysis | December 31, 2005 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | Final date to add new service coverage | December 31, 2005 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | Final date to extend or renew service | September 30, 2009 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for support availability | December 31, 2009 |
Affected Chassis and Tray Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| WS-C6509-NEB | 6509-NEB Chassis, NEBS, 9-slot vertical, 20 RU, with fan tray, no power supply |
| WS-C6509-NEB-FAN= | 6509-NEB Fan Tray for 9-Vertical-Slot System |
End-of-Life Milestones: 1300W AC Power Supply
Table 3. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for 1300W AC Power Supply
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notice | May 7, 2004 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | June 1, 2006 |
| Last Shipment Date | Last requestable shipment date based on lead time | September 1, 2006 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date | Final date for routine failure analysis | June 1, 2007 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | Final date to add new service coverage | June 1, 2007 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | Final date to extend or renew service | March 1, 2011 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for support availability | June 1, 2011 |
Affected AC Power Supply
Table 4. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| WS-CAC-1300W | 6500 1300W AC power supply |
Replacement Guidance
Recommended replacements corresponding to the affected products are provided to assist with transition planning. These replacement options offer higher performance or broader compatibility compared to the affected components.
Table 5. Replacement Product Options
| EOL Product | Minimal Replacement | Recommended Replacement | Description / Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS-C6509-NEB | WS-C6509-NEB-A + FAN-MOD-09 | WS-C6509-NEB-A + FAN-MOD-09 | Enhanced chassis plus high-speed fan tray |
| WS-C6509-NEB-FAN= | FAN-MOD-09 | FAN-MOD-09 | Enhanced high-speed fan tray |
| WS-CAC-1300W= | WS-CAC-2500W= | WS-CAC-3000W= / WS-CAC-4000W-US= / WS-CAC-4000W-INT= / WS-CAC-6000W= | Higher wattage power supply for future PoE devices |
| WS-CDC-1300W= | WS-CDC-2500W= | PWR-4000-DC= | Higher wattage DC power supply for future PoE devices |
Additional Notes
The milestones outlined in this notice provide guidance for planning component transitions and extended support strategies. Continued review of lifecycle notification resources is recommended to stay current with product status changes.
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