Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6509-NEB Chassis and the Catalyst 6500 1300W AC Power Supply. The last date to order the affected products was November 5, 2004, and support continued until the published last date of support.
Key Dates
The table below lists the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | When this lifecycle notice was issued | May 7, 2004 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the products could be ordered | November 5, 2004 |
| Last Ship Date | Final shipment date, subject to lead time | February 3, 2005 |
| End of Software Maintenance Releases | Last date for final software maintenance | November 5, 2005 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis | November 5, 2005 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to begin new support coverage | November 5, 2005 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to extend or renew support | January 31, 2009 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all assistance | November 30, 2009 |
HW = Hardware; OS SW = Operating System Software; App. SW = Application Software
Affected Part Numbers
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS-C6509-NEB | 6509 NEBS chassis, fan tray, no power supply | WS-C6509-V-E | 6500 enhanced 9-slot chassis, no power supply, with fan |
| WS-C6509-NEB-FAN | Fan tray for 6509-NEB vertical system | WS-C6509-V-E-FAN= | Fan tray for enhanced 6509 chassis spare |
| WS-C6509-NEB= | 6509 NEBS chassis spare, 9-slot, vertical, no power supply | WS-C6509-V-E | 6500 enhanced 9-slot chassis, no power supply, with fan |
| WS-C6509NEB-1300A= | 6509 NEBS chassis with 1300W AC power supply spare | – | No direct replacement |
| WS-C6509NEB-1300D= | 6509 NEBS chassis with 1300W DC power supply spare | – | No direct replacement |
| WS-C6509NEB-2500A= | 6509 NEBS chassis with 2500W AC power supply spare | – | No direct replacement |
| WS-C6509NEB-2500D= | 6509 NEBS chassis with 2500W DC power supply spare | – | No direct replacement |
Migration Options
Transition to the enhanced 6509-V-E chassis or other supported platforms provides upgraded capabilities. Trade-in programs may offer credit toward newer systems where available. Refurbished units might be offered through authorized secondary channels while limited inventory remains prior to the last support date.
Additional Notes
Service availability and pricing may change after the end-of-sale date. Standard lifecycle policies and warranty terms apply. Electronic notifications are available to stay informed about future lifecycle announcements.
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