Overview
This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and support milestones for the ASA Services Module Software Release 8.5(x) used with the 6500 Series. Ordering ended June 16, 2014, with lifecycle milestones shown below.
End‑of‑Life Milestones
Table 1. End‑of‑Life Milestones and Dates for ASA Services Module Software Release 8.5(x)
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End‑of‑Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notification | December 16, 2013 |
| End‑of‑Sale Date | Last date to place new orders | June 16, 2014 |
| Last Ship Date: OS SW | Final lead‑time‑dependent ship date | September 14, 2014 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date | Final date for maintenance releases and defect fixes | June 16, 2015 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | Last date to attach new service coverage | June 16, 2015 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | Final date to renew or extend service contracts | September 11, 2018 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date support is available | June 30, 2019 |
(OS SW = Operating System Software)
Affected Software Images
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF‑ASASM‑8.5‑K8 | ASA Software 8.5 for 6500‑E ASA Services Module, 2 free VFW | — | — |
Migration Guidance
The ASA Services Module Software Release 8.5(x) lifecycle has ended. Transition to newer firewall software platforms and appliance releases is recommended to ensure continued functional support and security updates beyond the final support date.
Additional Notes
The lifecycle milestones outlined in this notice support software transition planning and long‑term maintenance strategies.
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