Overview
This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and support milestones for the 6816 10 GE line card and related accessories. Ordering ended April 30, 2017, with lifecycle dates defined below.
End‑of‑Life Milestones
Table 1. End‑of‑Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End‑of‑Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notice | April 30, 2016 |
| End‑of‑Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | April 30, 2017 |
| Last Ship Date: HW | Final lead‑time‑dependent shipment date | July 29, 2017 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | Last date for maintenance releases or defect fixes | April 30, 2018 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | Final date routine failure analysis may be performed | April 30, 2018 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: HW | Final date to add new service coverage | April 30, 2018 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | Final date to extend or renew service contracts | July 29, 2021 |
| Last Date of Support: HW | Final date for support availability | April 30, 2022 |
(HW = Hardware OS SW = Operating System Software App. SW = Application Software)
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D‑X6816‑10G‑2T= | 16 Port 10 GE with DFC4 with 2D barcode | C6800‑16P10G= | 6800 16‑port 10 GE with integrated DFC4 |
| WS‑C6K‑13SLT‑FAN2 | High Speed Fan Tray for 6513/C7613 | — | — |
| WS‑C6K‑13SLT‑FAN2= | High Speed Fan Tray, Spare, for 6513/C7613 | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑E | Cat 6k 80G System Daughter Board DFC4E | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑E++ | Cat 6k 80G System Daughter Board DFC4E | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑E++= | Catalyst 6500 Dist Forward Card DFC4 S | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑E‑RF | Catalyst 6500 Dist Fwd Card DFC4 S Remanufactured | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑EXL | Cat 6k 80G System Daughter Board DFC4EXL | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑EXL++ | Cat 6k 80G System Daughter Board DFC4EXL | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑EXL++= | Catalyst 6500 Dist Fwd Card DFC4XL S | — | — |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑EXL= | Catalyst 6500 Dist Fwd Card DFC4XL S | — | — |
| WS‑X6816‑10G‑2TXL | 16 Port 10 GE with DFC4XL | C6800‑16P10G‑XL | 6800 16‑port 10 GE with integrated DFC4XL |
| WS‑X6816‑10G‑2TXL= | 16 Port 10 GE with DFC4XL S | C6800‑16P10G‑XL= | 6800 16‑port 10 GE with integrated DFC4XL S |
Migration Guidance
The 6816 10 GE line card and related accessories have reached their lifecycles described above. Environments still operating these products should consider transitioning to the replacement part numbers identified in Table 2 to maintain compatibility and ongoing operational capability beyond the final support date.
Additional Notes
The milestones in this notice assist with planning for hardware transitions and maintenance continuity.
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