Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and support milestones for the 6800 Instant Access Clients. Ordering ended April 30, 2018, with lifecycle dates shown below.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for 6800 Instant Access Clients
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Public release of this lifecycle notification | April 30, 2017 |
| End-of-Sale Date: HW | Final date to place new orders | April 30, 2018 |
| Last Ship Date: HW | Last lead-time-dependent shipment date | July 30, 2018 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | Final date for maintenance releases and fixes | April 30, 2019 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | Last possible date for routine failure analysis | April 30, 2019 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: HW | Last date to add new service coverage | April 30, 2019 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | Last date to renew or extend service contracts | July 29, 2022 |
| Last Date of Support: HW | Final date support is available | April 30, 2023 |
(HW = Hardware)
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| C6800IA-48FPD | 6800 Instant Access POE+ Switch |
| C6800IA-48FPD= | 6800 Instant Access POE+ Switch |
| C6800IA-48FPDR | 6800IA Instant Access POE+ Switch with Redundant PS capability |
| C6800IA-48TD | 6800 Instant Access Data Switch |
| C6800IA-48TD= | 6800 Instant Access Data Switch |
Migration Guidance
The 6800 Instant Access Clients have reached their lifecycle transition milestones. Recommended migration paths include evaluation of alternative switch architectures such as the Catalyst 3K and Catalyst 4K series to ensure ongoing compatibility and support beyond the final support date.
Additional Notes
The milestones in this notice support planning for hardware transitions and extended support strategies.
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