Overview
This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and support milestones for the Catalyst 6500 Series 6148 PoE+ Line Card. Ordering concluded on September 30, 2013, with lifecycle dates outlined below.
End‑of‑Life Milestones
Table 1. End‑of‑Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End‑of‑Life Announcement Date | Public release of lifecycle notification | August 1, 2013 |
| End‑of‑Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | September 30, 2013 |
| Last Ship Date: HW | Final lead‑time‑dependent shipment date | April 30, 2014 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | Last date for maintenance releases and fixes | January 30, 2015 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | Final date for routine failure analysis | January 30, 2015 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: HW | Final date to add new support coverage | January 30, 2015 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | Last date to renew or extend service contracts | April 27, 2018 |
| Last Date of Support: HW | Final date support is available | January 31, 2019 |
(HW = Hardware)
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT | Cat6500 48‑Port PoE+ 10/100/1000 with Jumbo Frame |
| WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= | Cat6500 48‑Port PoE+ 10/100/1000 with Jumbo Frame |
Migration Guidance
Deployment environments using the 6148 PoE+ line card are encouraged to evaluate successor line cards that provide current PoE+ and traffic capacity. Select newer modules with broader feature support to ensure ongoing compatibility with modern network requirements.
Additional Notes
These milestones support planning for network hardware transitions and service continuity activities.
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