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.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Supervisor Engine 32 PISA and associated software release 12.2(18)ZY used with the Catalyst 6500 Series. The last day to order the affected products was September 8, 2010, and support continued until the published last date of support.

Key Dates

The following table outlines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was first issued March 10, 2010
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product was available for order September 8, 2010
Last Ship Date Last possible shipment date, subject to lead time December 7, 2010
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for final software maintenance releases September 8, 2011
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis September 8, 2011
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin a new support contract September 8, 2011
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to extend or renew support December 4, 2014
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and assistance September 30, 2015

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
S3P3AIK9‑12218ZY Supervisor 32 PISA, Advanced IP Services with SSH No direct replacement
S3P3ESK9‑12218ZY Supervisor 32 PISA, Enterprise Services with SSH No direct replacement
S3P3IBK9L‑12218ZY Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Base with SSH No direct replacement
S3P3IBL‑12218ZY Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Base LAN only No direct replacement
S3P3IS‑12218ZY Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Services No direct replacement
S3P3ISK9‑12218ZY Supervisor 32 PISA, IP Services with SSH No direct replacement

Migration Options

The Supervisor Engine 32 PISA reached end of sale with no one‑for‑one replacement module. Transition to higher‑performance supervisor engines with modern forwarding and feature support can be considered where applicable. Trade‑in programs may be available to apply credit toward newer systems, and refurbished units might remain in limited supply through authorized secondary inventory prior to the last support date.

Additional Notes

Service availability and pricing may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the selected Catalyst 6500 Series line cards and Power over Ethernet (PoE) daughter cards. The last date to order the affected products was March 31, 2010, with support continuing until the published last date of support.

Key Dates

The table below describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date When this life cycle notice was published September 30, 2009
End-of-Sale Date Last date the product could be ordered March 31, 2010
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time June 29, 2010
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis March 31, 2011
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin a new support contract March 31, 2011
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend support June 26, 2014
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and technical assistance March 31, 2015

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‑X6816‑DFC3A= 6500 Series 16‑port GigE line card with DFC3A (requires GBIC) WS‑F6700‑DFC3A 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card for 67xx modules
WS‑X6816‑DFC= 6500 Series 16‑port GigE line card with DFC WS‑F6700‑DFC3C 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card for 67xx modules

Migration Options

Migration to the suggested replacement modules provides updated forwarding card support and a compatible interface with existing line card families. Trade‑in programs may be available to receive credit toward newer equipment. Refurbished units might also be found through authorized secondary inventory while supplies last before the last support date.

Additional Notes

Service pricing and terms may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard life cycle documentation. Electronic notifications remain available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for selected Catalyst 6500 Series line cards. The last order date for the affected products was December 15, 2009. Support continued until the published last date of support.

Key Dates

The table below outlines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was issued December 15, 2008
End-of-Sale Date Last day the products could be ordered December 15, 2009
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time March 16, 2010
End of Software Maintenance Releases Last date final software maintenance or bug fixes were released December 15, 2010
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last possible date for routine failure analysis December 15, 2010
End of New Service Attachment Last date to start a new support contract December 15, 2010
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend service coverage March 15, 2014
Last Date of Support Final date for all support and technical assistance December 14, 2014

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‑X6148‑45AF 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 RJ‑45 line card WS‑X6148A‑45AF 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 card with TDR
WS‑X6148‑45AF= 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 RJ‑45 spare WS‑X6148A‑45AF= 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 card with TDR spare
WS‑X6148‑GE‑45AF 48‑port PoE 802.3af & ePoE 10/100/1000 GE card WS‑X6148A‑GE‑45AF 48‑port PoE 802.3af & ePoE 10/100/1000 w/Jumbo Frames
WS‑X6148‑GE‑45AF= 48‑port PoE & ePoE 10/100/1000 GE spare WS‑X6148A‑GE‑45AF= 48‑port PoE & ePoE 10/100/1000 w/Jumbo Frames spare
WS‑X6148‑GE‑TX 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE module, RJ‑45 WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE w/Jumbo Frames
WS‑X6148‑GE‑TX= 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE spare, RJ‑45 WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE w/Jumbo Frames spare
WS‑X6148‑RJ‑45 48‑port 10/100 upgradable to voice, RJ‑45 WS‑X6148A‑RJ‑45 48‑port 10/100 w/TDR, upgradable to PoE 802.3af
WS‑X6148‑RJ‑45= 48‑port 10/100 upgradable spare WS‑X6148A‑RJ‑45= 48‑port 10/100 w/TDR, upgradable to PoE 802.3af spare

Migration Options

A recommended upgrade path is to the X6148A line cards listed in the replacement column above. These provide improved features such as larger per‑port buffers and enhanced functionality compared with the affected modules. Trade‑in programs may be available to apply credit toward newer equipment, and refurbished units may be offered through authorized secondary inventory while supplies last prior to the last date of support.

Additional Notes

Service pricing and terms may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the 8-Port Classic Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module used in the Catalyst 6500 Series. The affected module reached end of sale on May 18, 2009 and last support continued through the last date of support on May 31, 2014.

Key Dates

The table below describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was published November 17, 2008
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered May 18, 2009
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time August 16, 2009
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for final maintenance or bug fixes May 18, 2010
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis May 18, 2010
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin a new support contract May 18, 2010
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend support coverage August 13, 2013
Last Date of Support Final date for any service or technical assistance May 31, 2014

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 Additional Information
WS-X6408A-GBIC 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface, Enhanced QoS (requires GBICs) WS-X6516A-GBIC 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, fabric-enabled (requires GBICs)
WS-X6408A-GBIC= Spare 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface, Enhanced QoS WS-X6516A-GBIC= Spare 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, fabric-enabled

Migration Options

Transition to the 16-port Gigabit Ethernet interface module provides a direct upgrade path with more ports and fabric-enabled capabilities. Trade-in programs may be available to apply credit toward newer systems, and refurbished units might be offered through authorized secondary inventory while supplies last prior to the last support date.

Additional Notes

Service availability and pricing may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to keep informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6500 Series 6148A Data Line Card and ME 6524 Power Supplies and Fans. The affected products reached end of sale on July 31, 2013, with support available until the stated last date of support.

Key Dates

The following table describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was first issued January 30, 2013
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered July 31, 2013
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time October 29, 2013
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for software maintenance or bug fixes July 31, 2014
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis July 31, 2014
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin a new service contract July 31, 2014
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend support coverage October 26, 2017
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and technical assistance July 31, 2018

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 Additional Information
FAN‑C6524 Fan Tray for ME6524 switches No replacement available
FAN‑C6524= Spare fan tray for ME6524 No replacement available
PWR‑400W‑AC 400W AC power supply for ME6524 No replacement available
PWR‑400W‑AC= 400W AC power supply for 6524GT‑8S/6524‑GS‑8S No replacement available
PWR‑400W‑DC 400W DC power supply for ME6524 No replacement available
PWR‑400W‑DC= 400W DC power supply spare for ME6524 No replacement available
PWR‑950‑DC 950W DC power supply for 7603/6503 No replacement available
PWR‑950‑DC= Spare 950W DC power supply for 7603/6503 No replacement available
WS‑C6509‑E‑IBMKIT= 6509‑E rack mounting kit for IBM racks No replacement available
WS‑F6K‑48X2‑SPLTR Y‑type splitter bar for WS‑X6148X2‑RJ‑45 No replacement available
WS‑F6K‑48X2‑SPLTR= Spare Y‑type splitter bar No replacement available
WS‑OC12‑32M‑KIT= 32MB memory upgrade kit for WS‑X6101‑OC12 modules No replacement available
WS‑X6148‑21AF‑UG= PoE 802.3af upgrade for 6148‑RJ‑21 WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= 48‑port PoE+ ready GE module (with jumbo frames)
WS‑X6148‑45AF‑UG= PoE upgrade (trade‑in only) WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= 48‑port PoE+ ready GE module (with jumbo frames)
WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX 48‑port 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 with jumbo frames WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT 48‑port PoE+ GE module (with jumbo frames)
WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX 48‑port 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 with jumbo frames WS‑X6748‑GE‑TX 48‑port GE module fabric enabled
WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX 48‑port 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 with jumbo frames WS‑X6848‑TX‑2T 48‑port GE module with DFC4
WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= 48‑port 10/100/1000 spare WS‑X6148E‑GE‑45AT= 48‑port PoE+ GE spare (jumbo frames)
WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= 48‑port 10/100/1000 spare WS‑X6748‑GE‑TX= 48‑port GE fabric enabled spare
WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= 48‑port 10/100/1000 spare WS‑X6848‑TX‑2T= 48‑port DFC4 spare

Migration Options

Transition to the Catalyst 6500 Series 6148E PoE+ line card, or to the 6748/6848 data line cards for improved performance. Eligible units may be traded in through a technology migration program for credit toward newer systems. Refurbished units may be available through authorized secondary channels while inventory remains and before final support dates.

Additional Notes

Service prices and terms may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6500 Series 48-Port 100BASE-X Ethernet Interface. The affected product reached end of sale on January 31, 2014, with support available until the stated last date of support.

Key Dates

The following table describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date this lifecycle notice was first issued January 31, 2012
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered January 31, 2014
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead times April 30, 2014
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for software maintenance or bug fixes January 31, 2015
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for routine hardware failure analysis January 31, 2015
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin a new support contract January 31, 2015
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend support April 30, 2018
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and technical support January 31, 2019

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 Additional Information
WS-X6148-FE-SFP 6500 Series 48-port 100BASE-X interface (requires SFPs) WS-X6848-SFP-2T 6500 Series 48-port Gigabit Ethernet module (fabric-enabled with DFC4)
WS-X6148-FE-SFP= 6500 Series 48-port 100BASE-X interface spare (requires SFPs) WS-X6848-SFP-2T= 6500 Series 48-port Gigabit Ethernet spare (80G system, requires SFPs)

Migration Options

Customers are encouraged to transition to the 6500 Series 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet module as a migration path. Eligible units may be traded in through a technology migration program to receive credit toward newer systems. Refurbished units might be available through authorized secondary channels while inventory remains and before final support dates.

Additional Notes

Service prices and terms may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Customers may subscribe to electronic notifications to remain informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6513 Switch (Non-E chassis only). The affected product reached end of sale on August 4, 2012, with support available until the stated last date of support.

Key Dates

The following table describes the lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was published August 5, 2011
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered August 4, 2012
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time November 2, 2012
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for final software maintenance or bug fixes August 4, 2013
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis August 4, 2013
End of New Service Attachment Last date to add a new contract August 4, 2013
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend service coverage November 2, 2016
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and technical assistance August 31, 2017

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 Additional Information
WS-C6513 Catalyst 6500 13-slot chassis, 20RU, no power supply, no fan tray WS-C6513-E Enhanced 6513 chassis, 13-slot, 19RU, no power supply, no fan tray
WS-C6513= Catalyst 6513 chassis, 13-slot, 19RU, spare, no power supply WS-C6513-E= Enhanced 6513 chassis spare, 13-slot, 19RU, no power supply, no fan tray

Migration Options

Customers planning to transition from the affected product may be able to use a technology migration program where eligible equipment can be traded in for credit toward newer systems. Refurbished units might be offered through certified secondary channels while inventory lasts and before final support dates.

Additional Notes

Service prices may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Customers may subscribe to electronic notifications to stay informed about future lifecycle announcements.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for selected Catalyst 6500 Series products. The affected products reached end of sale on January 28, 2006, with support available until the stated last date of support.

Key Dates

The following table describes the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was published July 30, 2005
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered January 28, 2006
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time April 28, 2006
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date to request routine hardware analysis January 28, 2007
End of New Service Attachment Last date to add a new service contract January 28, 2007
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend service coverage April 25, 2010
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and support January 31, 2011

HW = Hardware; OS SW = Operating System Software; App. SW = Application Software

Affected Part Numbers

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
WS-C6506-PFC2 Catalyst 6506, Sup2-PFC2, Fan Tray, No Power Supply
WS-C6509-PFC2 Catalyst 6509, Sup2-PFC2, Fan Tray, No Power Supply
WS-CAC-1000W/2 Catalyst 6000 Second 1000W AC Power Supply
WS-CAC-1300W/2 Catalyst 6000 Second 1300W AC Power Supply
WS-CAC-2500W/2 Catalyst 6000 Second 2500W AC Power Supply

Migration Options

There is no direct replacement available for the affected Catalyst 6500 products at this time. Customers may consider using technology migration programs where eligible products can be traded in for credit toward newer equipment. Refurbished units may also be available through authorized secondary channels while inventory lasts and before final support dates.

Additional Notes

Service availability and pricing may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Customers may subscribe to electronic notifications to remain informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for selected Catalyst 6500 Series elements. The affected products reached end of sale on July 2, 2006, with support available until the stated last date of support.

Key Dates

The following table defines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was published January 1, 2006
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered July 2, 2006
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time September 30, 2006
End of Failure Analysis Last date to request routine hardware analysis July 2, 2007
End of New Service Attachment Last date to add a new service contract July 2, 2007
End of Service Renewal Last date to renew or extend service coverage September 27, 2010
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and technical assistance July 31, 2011

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 Additional Information
WS-C6503-PFC2 Catalyst 6503, Sup2-PFC2, Fan Tray, No Power Supply VS-C6504E-S720-10G Catalyst chassis with fan tray and Sup720-10G; IP Base only, VSS included

Migration Options

Customers planning to transition from the affected components may consider supported replacement platforms. Eligible products may be exchanged through a technology migration program to obtain credit toward newer equipment. Refurbished units may also be available through authorized secondary channels while inventory remains and before final support dates.

Additional Notes

Service availability and pricing may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Customers may subscribe to electronic notifications to remain informed of future lifecycle updates.

If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.