Overview
This notice describes the end-of-sale and support milestones for the IOS Firewall Feature Set on Catalyst 6500. Ordering ended on December 29, 2007, with support timelines defined through the final lifecycle date.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the IOS Firewall Feature Set
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notice | June 30, 2007 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | December 29, 2007 |
| Last Ship Date: OS SW | Final lead-time-dependent ship date | March 28, 2008 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date | Final date for maintenance releases and defect fixes | December 28, 2008 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | Last date to add new service coverage | December 28, 2008 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | Final date to renew/extend service contracts | March 25, 2012 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for technical support availability | December 27, 2012 |
(OS SW = Operating System Software)
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| FR‑C6FW | IOS Firewall Feature Set for Catalyst 6500 family |
| FR‑C6FW= | IOS Firewall Feature Set for Catalyst 6500 family |
| WS‑SVC‑FWM‑1‑K9 | Firewall blade for 6500 and 7600, VFW License Separate |
Migration Guidance
The IOS Firewall Feature Set lifecycle has transitioned, and future development beyond the final maintenance date is not provided. Migration from this feature set to alternative firewall solutions such as the Firewall Services Module (FWSM) is advised to support enhanced throughput, scalability, and security feature sets within evolving network environments.
Additional Notes
The milestones described here assist with planning for software transition and ongoing infrastructure support strategies.
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