Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and support milestones for the Catalyst 6503-E, Catalyst 6504-E chassis and associated 4000W/6000W DC power supplies. Ordering ended April 30, 2019, with lifecycle dates specified 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 notification | October 30, 2018 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | April 30, 2019 |
| Last Ship Date: HW | Final lead-time-dependent shipment date | July 29, 2019 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | Final calendar date for maintenance releases | April 29, 2020 |
| End of Vulnerability/Security Support: HW | Final calendar date for security maintenance | April 30, 2024 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | Last date for routine failure analysis | April 29, 2020 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: HW | Final calendar date to add new service coverage | April 29, 2020 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | Final calendar date to renew or extend service | July 26, 2023 |
| Last Date of Support: HW | Final date support is available | April 30, 2024 |
(HW = Hardware)
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| FAN-MOD-4HS | High-Speed Fan Module for 7604/6504-E |
| FAN-MOD-4HS= | High-Speed Fan Module for 7604/6504-E, Spare |
| PEM-20A-AC+ | Power Entry Module for 1400W AC P/S (7603/WS-C6503) |
| PEM-20A-AC+= | Power Entry Module for 1400W AC P/S (7603/WS-C6503, Spare) |
| PWR-1400-AC | 1400W AC Power Supply for 7603/WS-C6503 |
| PWR-1400-AC= | 1400W AC Power Supply for 7603/WS-C6503, Spare |
| PWR-2700-AC/4 | 2700W AC Power Supply for 7604/6504-E |
| PWR-2700-AC/4= | 2700W AC Power Supply for 7604/6504-E, Spare |
| PWR-2700-DC/4 | 2700W DC Power Supply for 7604/6504-E |
| PWR-2700-DC/4= | 2700W DC Power Supply for 7604/6504-E, Spare |
| PWR-4000-DC | 4000W DC Power Supply for 7609/6509/6513 and related chassis |
| PWR-4000-DC= | 4000W DC Power Supply for 7609/6509/6513, Spare |
| PWR-6000-DC | 6000W DC Power Supply for 7609/7609-S/6513 and related chassis |
| PWR-6000-DC= | 6000W DC Power Supply for 7609/7609-S/6513, Spare |
| VS-C6503E-SUP2T | Chassis + Fan Tray + Supervisor 2T; IP Services only incl. VSS |
| VS-C6504E-SUP2T | Chassis + Fan Tray + Supervisor 2T; IP Services only incl. VSS |
| WS-C6503-E | Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 3-slot chassis, 4RU, no PS, no fan tray |
| WS-C6503-E-FAN | Catalyst 6503-E chassis fan tray |
| WS-C6503-E-FAN= | Catalyst 6503-E chassis fan tray, Spare |
| WS-C6504-E | Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 4-slot chassis, 5RU, no PS, no fan tray |
| WS-C6504-E= | Catalyst 6504-E chassis, Spare |
Migration Guidance
The products listed above have reached the end-of-sale milestone. Transition plans should include consideration of next-generation switching platforms to maintain long-term support and enhanced functionality.
Additional Notes
The milestones outlined in this notice support planning for hardware transitions and extended support strategies.
If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.