Overview
This notice defines end‑of‑sale and support milestones for select Catalyst 6500 switch accessories. Ordering ended October 30, 2020, with timeline milestones shown below.
End‑of‑Life Milestones
Table 1. End‑of‑Life Milestones and Dates for Catalyst 6500 Switch Accessories
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End‑of‑Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notice | July 31, 2020 |
| End‑of‑Sale Date | Final date to place new orders | October 30, 2020 |
| Last Ship Date: Accessory | Last lead‑time‑dependent shipment date | January 28, 2021 |
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| WS‑DFC4AXL‑4PAK= | DFC4‑AXL 4 Pack Bundle |
| MEM‑SUP2T‑2GB | Catalyst 6500 2GB Memory for Sup2T and Sup2TXL |
| WS‑F6K‑DFC4‑A | Cat 6k 80G System Daughter Board DFC4A for ABA Cards |
| PSU‑BLANK‑COVER | Power Supply Blank Cover |
| CONNECTOR‑KIT | Connector Kit |
| PSU‑BLANK‑COVER= | Power Supply Blank Cover |
| WS‑C6X06‑RACK= | 6×06 Center Rack Mount Kit and Cable Organizer, Spare |
| WS‑C6X09‑RACK= | 6×09 Center Rack Mount Kit and Cable Organizer, Spare |
| CLK‑7600= | Spare Clock Card for 7603/7606/7609 |
| CONNECTOR‑KIT= | Connector Kit |
| FERRITE‑BEAD | Ferrite Bead |
| FERRITE‑BEAD= | Ferrite Bead |
| GROUND‑LUG‑KIT= | Ground Lug Kit for Chassis |
| KIT‑MNTG‑CG‑4= | Mounting Kit and Cable Guide for 7604 and 6504‑E |
| MEM‑SUP2T‑2GB= | Catalyst 6500 2GB Memory for Sup2T and Sup2TXL, Spare |
| MEM‑XCEF720‑1GB | Catalyst 6500 1GB DDR xCEF720 (67xx Interface, DFC3BXL) |
| MEM‑XCEF720‑1GB= | Catalyst 6500 1GB DDR xCEF720 (67xx Interface, DFC3BXL) |
| WS‑C6597= | 23″ Center Rack Mount Kit for C6506/9 (E and Non‑E) |
| WS‑C6K‑VTT‑E | Catalyst 6500 Series VTT Module |
| WS‑C6K‑VTT‑E= | Catalyst 6500 Series VTT Module |
Product Migration Options
There is no direct replacement available for these Catalyst 6500 switch accessories at this time. Continued review of platform upgrade paths is recommended for long‑term planning.
Additional Notes
These milestones assist with planning for accessory transitions and extended support strategies.
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