Overview
This notice announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of Catalyst 4500 Series 48‑Port 1000BASE‑LX Line Card (with SFP optics included) and Catalyst 4000 Series PoE hardware accessories. The last date to order was February 1, 2006, and support continued under service agreements until support end dates defined in this notice.
Table 1. EOL Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Date when end-of-sale and end-of-life are announced. | August 1, 2005 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last date to order the affected products. | February 1, 2006 |
| Last Shipment Date | Last possible ship date that can be requested. | May 1, 2006 |
| End of Software Maintenance Releases Date | Last date for final software maintenance releases or bug fixes. | February 1, 2007 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date | Last possible date for routine hardware failure analysis. | February 1, 2007 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | Last date to add new support contracts. | February 1, 2007 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | Last date to renew or extend support contracts. | May 1, 2010 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date to receive service and support; product considered obsolete afterward. | February 1, 2011 |
HW = Hardware OS SW = Operating System Software App. SW = Application Software
Table 2. Affected Products
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS‑X4448‑GB‑LX | Catalyst 4500 48‑Port 1000BASE‑LX (SFP optics included) line card | WS‑X4448‑GB‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 48‑Port 1000BASE‑X (SFP optional) line card |
| WS‑X4448‑GB‑LX= | Catalyst 4500 48‑Port 1000BASE‑LX (SFP optics included) line card (spare) | WS‑X4448‑GB‑SFP= | Catalyst 4500 48‑Port 1000BASE‑X (SFP optional) line card (spare) |
| WS‑P4603‑2PSU | Catalyst 4006 auxiliary power shelf (3‑slot) with two PSUs | — | — |
| WS‑X4608 | Catalyst 4603 redundant power supply unit | — | — |
| CAB‑P4603‑DC | Cable for Catalyst 4006 auxiliary power shelf | — | — |
| WS‑X4095‑PEM | Catalyst 4006 DC power entry module | — | — |
For products without direct replacements above, evaluate alternative migration platforms and compatible modules.
Product Migration Options
Migration to the Catalyst 4500 Series 48‑Port 1000BASE‑X (SFP optional) line card (WS‑X4448‑GB‑SFP) is recommended. This option provides support for a wider selection of SFP optics and enhanced deployment flexibility.
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