Overview
This notice announces the end-of-life for Catalyst OS software used in Catalyst 4000 Series, 4912G, 2948G, and 2980G-A switches. Affected software releases and products will no longer be supported after the dates specified.
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 Ship 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 fixes. | February 1, 2007 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date | Last date hardware failure analysis may be performed. | 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. | February 1, 2011 |
Table 2. Affected Products
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC4K‑SUP‑5.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image, Rel.5.x | SC4K‑SUP‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine Flash Image |
| SC4K‑SUPCV‑5.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image with CiscoView, Rel.5.x | SC4K‑SUPCV‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine with CiscoView |
| SC4K‑SUP‑6.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image, Rel.6.x | SC4K‑SUP‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine Flash Image |
| SC4K‑SUPK9‑6.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image with SSH, Rel.6.x | SC4K‑SUPK9‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine Flash Image with SSH |
| SC4K‑SUPCV‑6X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image with CiscoView, Rel.6.x | SC4K‑SUPCV‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine with CiscoView |
| SC4K‑SUPK8‑7.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image, Rel.7.x | SC4K‑SUPK8‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine Flash Image |
| SC4K‑SCVK8‑7.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image with CiscoView, Rel.7.x | SC4K‑SCVK8‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine with CiscoView |
| SC4K‑SUPK9‑7.X.X(=) | Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine Flash Image with SSH, Rel.7.x | SC4K‑SUPK9‑SFP | Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine Flash Image with SSH |
Product Migration Options
Migration to the Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engines is recommended to maintain long-term support. These products provide enhanced capabilities and compatibility with more recent software features.
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