Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and support milestones for select Catalyst 6500/6500-E chassis, supervisor, and bundle products. Ordering ended October 30, 2020, with lifecycle dates detailed 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 31, 2019 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | October 30, 2020 |
| Last Ship Date: HW, Accessory | Final lead-time-dependent shipment date | January 29, 2021 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | Last date for software maintenance releases | October 30, 2021 |
| End of Vulnerability/Security Support: HW | Final calendar date for security maintenance | October 31, 2025 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | Last date routine failure analysis may be performed | October 30, 2021 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: HW | Final calendar date to add new support coverage | October 30, 2021 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | Final calendar date to renew or extend service | January 28, 2025 |
| Last Date of Support: HW | Final date support is available | October 31, 2025 |
(HW = Hardware)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM-C6K-CPTFL1GB | CompactFlash Memory 1GB for Cat6500 | — | — |
| MEM-C6K-CPTFL1GB= | CompactFlash Memory 1GB for Cat6500 (Spare) | — | — |
| MEM-C6K-CPTFL2GB | CompactFlash Memory 2GB for Cat6500 | — | — |
| MEM-C6K-CPTFL2GB= | CompactFlash Memory 2GB for Cat6500 (Spare) | — | — |
| MEM-C6K-INTFL1GB | Internal 1GB CompactFlash | — | — |
| MEM-SUP2T-4GB | 4GB DRAM Memory for Supervisor 2T | — | — |
| WS-C6509-V-E-CM | 6509-V-E Chassis Cable Management | — | — |
| WS-C6509-V-E-CM= | 6509-V-E Chassis Cable Management (Spare) | — | — |
| WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E | 6500 Enhanced Chassis Line Card Slot Cover | — | — |
| C1-C6807XL-S2T-BUN | Chassis + Fan Tray + Sup2T + 2×Power Supply | C9606R | 9600 Series 6-Slot Chassis |
| C6807-XL-S2T-BUN | Chassis + Fan Tray + Sup2T + 2×Power Supply | C9606R | 9600 Series 6-Slot Chassis |
| VS-C6506E-SUP2T | Chassis + Fan Tray + Sup2T; IP Services | C9606R | 9600 Series 6-Slot Chassis |
| VS-C6509E-S2T-6908 | 6509E Bundle with Sup2T + 6908; IP | C9610R | C9610 Series Smart Switch Chassis |
| VS-C6509E-SUP2T | 6509E Bundle with Sup2T; IP Services | C9610R | C9610 Series Smart Switch Chassis |
| VS-C6509VE-SUP2T | 6509VE Bundle with Sup2T; IP | C9610R | C9610 Series Smart Switch Chassis |
Migration Guidance
The listed products have passed their end-of-sale milestone. Transition planning should include evaluation of successor platforms and modules shown in Table 2 to maintain compatibility and support beyond the final support date.
Additional Notes
The lifecycle milestones outlined in this notice support planning for hardware transitions and maintenance continuity.
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