Overview
This notice announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life milestones for the 4500 FE (10/100) 48-Port Non-E-Series Line Card. The last day to order was April 28, 2014, and support continues until April 30, 2019. Key milestone dates and affected parts are shown below.
Table 1. Lifecycle Dates
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Date this notice announcing end-of-sale and end-of-life was published. | October 28, 2013 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last date to order the line card through point-of-sale mechanisms. | April 28, 2014 |
| Last Ship Date: HW | Last possible ship date that can be requested. | July 27, 2014 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW | Last date for final software maintenance releases or fixes. | April 28, 2015 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW | Last possible date routine failure analysis may be performed. | April 28, 2015 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: HW | Last date to add a new support contract. | April 28, 2015 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW | Last date to renew or extend support. | July 24, 2018 |
| Last Date of Support: HW | Final date support services are available. | April 30, 2019 |
HW = Hardware; SW = Software.
Table 2. Affected Part Numbers and Replacements
| End-of-Sale Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Part Number | Replacement Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS-X4148-RJ | 4500 10/100 Auto Module, 48-Ports (RJ45) | WS-X4748-RJ45-E | 4500E Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 Non-Blocking |
| WS-X4148-RJ= | 4500 10/100 Auto Module, 48-Ports (RJ45) (Spare) | WS-X4748-RJ45-E= | 4500E Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 (Spare) |
Affected line cards may migrate to 4500E Series gigabit options.
Migration Options
Users are encouraged to migrate to 4500E Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Line Cards for improved performance and broader support. Additional migration programs or refurbished options may be available while stocks last.
If needed, please refer to https://itmall.sale/