Overview
End-of-sale and end-of-life are announced for the Universal Images for Catalyst 4500 switches, with the final order date set to September 5, 2023.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | Date when the end-of-sale and end-of-life notice was published. | March 7, 2023 |
| End-of-Sale Date: OS SW, App SW, License | Last date to order the affected software or license products. | September 5, 2023 |
| Last Ship Date: OS SW, App SW, License | Last possible ship date that could be requested; actual ship date depends on lead time. | December 4, 2023 |
| End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: OS SW, App SW | Final date that any software maintenance releases or bug fixes may be produced. | September 4, 2024 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date: OS SW, App SW | Last date to order a new service contract or add the product to an existing service. | September 4, 2024 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: App SW | Last date to extend or renew a service contract for application software. | September 4, 2025 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date: OS SW | Last date to extend or renew a service contract for operating system software. | December 1, 2027 |
| Last Date of Support: App SW | Last date to receive applicable support for application software. | September 30, 2025 |
| Last Date of Support: OS SW | Last date to receive applicable support for operating system software. | September 30, 2028 |
OS SW = Operating System Software; App SW = Application Software
Affected Product Part Numbers
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Notice
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| C1-4500E-DNAA-T | ONE C4500E DNA Advantage Term License |
| C1-C4500E-DNAA-O | ONE C4500E DNA Advantage On-Going Innovation License |
| C1-C4500E-DNAE-O | ONE C4500E DNA Essentials On-Going Innovation License |
| C4500E-LB | License for LAN Base |
| C4500E-LB-IPB= | LAN Base to IP Base License, Spare |
| L-C4500E-IPB-ES | Electronic IP Base to Enterprise Services License |
| S45EUK9T-S8-310E | CAT4500E SUP8E Universal Crypto Image |
| S45EUK9T-S9-310E | CAT4500E SUP9E Universal Crypto Image |
| S45EULPE-S9-310E | CAT4500E SUP9E Universal NoMACSEC Image |
| S45EULPET-S9-310E | CAT4500E SUP9E Universal NoMACSEC Image |
| S45EUT-S9-310E | CAT4500E SUP9E Universal Image |
| S45XUK9T-310E | CAT4500-X Universal Crypto Image |
| S4KL3-12119E | IOS BASIC L3 Catalyst 4500 SUP 3/4 Image |
| S4KL3EU3-12120EU | Enhanced L3 Image for Catalyst 4000 Series |
Migration and Lifecycle Notes
No direct replacement is available for the Universal Images for Catalyst 4500 switches. Eligible products may be traded in under applicable migration programs that provide credit toward the purchase of new equipment. Refurbished units may have been available through certified refurbishment offerings in limited supply until their last support date was reached.
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