EOL For Cat6500E Sup2T 10GE Line Card Bundles

Overview

This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and support milestones for the Supervisor Engine 2T 10 GE Line Cards Pricing Bundle. Ordering ended May 30, 2015, with lifecycle dates detailed below.

End‑of‑Life Milestones

Table 1. End‑of‑Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Description Date
End‑of‑Life Announcement Date Public release of this lifecycle notification February 28, 2015
End‑of‑Sale Date Final date to place new orders May 30, 2015
Last Ship Date: HW Final lead‑time dependent ship date August 28, 2015

Affected Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Product Part Number Replacement Product Description
VS‑C6506E‑S2T‑6816 Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T+2×6816; IP Services only VS‑C6506E‑SUP2T Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T; IP Services only incl VSS
VS‑C6506E‑S2T‑6904 Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T+2×6904; IP Services only VS‑C6506E‑SUP2T Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T; IP Services only incl VSS
VS‑C6509E‑S2T‑6816 Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T+2×6816; IP Services only VS‑C6509E‑SUP2T Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T; IP Services only incl VSS
VS‑C6509E‑S2T‑6904 Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T+2×6904; IP Services only VS‑C6509E‑SUP2T Chassis+Fan Tray+Sup2T; IP Services only incl VSS

Migration Guidance

The affected bundle part numbers have reached their official end‑of‑sale milestone. Transition plans should reference the replacement chassis and supervisor engine configurations listed in Table 2 for ongoing deployments.

Additional Notes

The milestones outlined here support planning for pricing bundle transition activities and platform lifecycle alignment.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL:Cat6500 Sup720-10G, 67xx Cards & Accessories

Overview

This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and support milestones for the Supervisor Engine 720‑10G‑3C, Select 67xx line cards, and related accessories. Ordering ended July 31, 2015.

End‑of‑Life Milestones

Table 1. End‑of‑Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Description Date
End‑of‑Life Announcement Date The date this lifecycle notice was publicly released October 31, 2014
End‑of‑Sale Date Final date to place orders July 31, 2015
Last Ship Date: HW Final lead‑time dependent shipment date October 31, 2015
End of SW Maintenance Releases Date Final date for software maintenance releases July 31, 2018
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date Last date for routine hardware failure analysis July 31, 2016
End of New Service Attachment Date Last date to add new service coverage July 31, 2016
End of Service Contract Renewal Date Last date to extend or renew service contracts October 31, 2019
Last Date of Support Final date for support availability July 31, 2020

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

Affected Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Product Part Number Replacement Product Description
WS‑X6724‑SFP= 24‑port Gigabit Ethernet Module WS‑X6724‑SFP 24‑port Gigabit Ethernet Module
WS‑X6824‑SFP‑2T= 24‑port Gigabit Ethernet Module w/ DFC4 S WS‑X6824‑SFP‑2T 24‑port Gigabit Ethernet Module w/ DFC4
WS‑X6716‑10T‑3CXL= 16‑port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC3XL WS‑X6816‑10T‑2TXL= 16‑port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC4XL S
WS‑X6716‑10T‑3C= 16‑port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC3 WS‑X6816‑10T‑2T= 16‑port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC4 S
WS‑X6716‑10G‑3CXL= 16 port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC3CXL WS‑X6816‑10G‑2TXL= 16 port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC4XL S
WS‑X6716‑10G‑3C= 16 port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC3C WS‑X6816‑10G‑2T= 16 port 10 GbE Module w/ DFC4

Migration Guidance

The products covered by this notice have reached their lifecycle transition milestones. Deployment environments still using these modules and supervisor engines are advised to evaluate replacement options listed in Table 2 to ensure continuity of feature support, performance, and serviceability beyond the final support date.

Additional Notes

The milestones in this notice assist with planning for network component transitions and long‑term maintenance strategies.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL:Catalyst 6500 Sup, PSU, and Chassis Bundles

Overview

This notice outlines the change in part numbers and lifecycle milestones for selected supervisor engines, power supplies, and chassis bundles. Ordering under the current part numbers ended November 28, 2003.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Affected Products

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date Public notification of this product part number update August 29, 2003
End-of-Sale Date Final date to order under current part numbers November 28, 2003
Last Ship Date: HW Final lead-time-dependent ship date for existing orders February 26, 2004

Affected Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Product Part Number Replacement Product Description
WS-C6513-2500AC= Catalyst 6513 Chassis w/ 2500W AC Power Supply WS-C6513 Catalyst 6500 13-slot chassis, 20RU, no PS, no Fan Tray
WS-CAC-4000W-INT 4000W AC Power Supply, International (cable included) WS-C6513-2500AC= Catalyst 6513 Chassis w/ 2500W AC Power Supply
WS-CAC-4000W-INT= 4000W AC Power Supply, International (cable included) WS-C6513-4KWAC-IN= Cat 6513 Chassis w/ 4000W AC Power Supply, International
WS-CAC-4000W-US 4000W AC Power Supply for US (cable attached) WS-C6513-4KWAC-IN= Cat 6513 Chassis w/ 4000W AC Power Supply, International
WS-CAC-4000W-US= 4000W AC Power Supply for US (cable attached) WS-C6513-4KWAC-US= Catalyst 6513 Chassis w/ 4000W AC Power Supply for US

Migration Guidance

This announcement reflects a part number change only and does not affect functional operation of the products. The new part numbers are intended to simplify ordering. Operations and support under existing configurations continue according to their respective lifecycle milestones as specified in supporting documentation.

Additional Notes

The milestones provided here assist with planning for part number transitions and extended support activities.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For Catalyst 6500 IOS Firewall Feature Set

Overview

This notice describes the end-of-sale and support milestones for the IOS Firewall Feature Set on Catalyst 6500. Ordering ended on December 29, 2007, with support timelines defined through the final lifecycle date.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the IOS Firewall Feature Set

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date Public release of this lifecycle notice June 30, 2007
End-of-Sale Date Final date to place new orders December 29, 2007
Last Ship Date: OS SW Final lead-time-dependent ship date March 28, 2008
End of SW Maintenance Releases Date Final date for maintenance releases and defect fixes December 28, 2008
End of New Service Attachment Date Last date to add new service coverage December 28, 2008
End of Service Contract Renewal Date Final date to renew/extend service contracts March 25, 2012
Last Date of Support Final date for technical support availability December 27, 2012

(OS SW = Operating System Software)

Affected Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
FR‑C6FW IOS Firewall Feature Set for Catalyst 6500 family
FR‑C6FW= IOS Firewall Feature Set for Catalyst 6500 family
WS‑SVC‑FWM‑1‑K9 Firewall blade for 6500 and 7600, VFW License Separate

 

Migration Guidance

The IOS Firewall Feature Set lifecycle has transitioned, and future development beyond the final maintenance date is not provided. Migration from this feature set to alternative firewall solutions such as the Firewall Services Module (FWSM) is advised to support enhanced throughput, scalability, and security feature sets within evolving network environments.

Additional Notes

The milestones described here assist with planning for software transition and ongoing infrastructure support strategies.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For Sup720/32 128MB Compact Flash

Overview

This notice defines end-of-sale and support milestones for the 128MB CompactFlash Memory Card used with Supervisor Engine 720/32. Ordering ended on September 10, 2007, with lifecycle dates specified below.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the 128MB CompactFlash Memory Card

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date Public release of this lifecycle notification March 12, 2007
End-of-Sale Date Final date to place new orders September 10, 2007
Last Ship Date: HW Final lead-time-dependent ship date December 9, 2007
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW Last date for routine failure analysis September 9, 2008
End of New Service Attachment Date: HW Final date to add new service coverage September 9, 2008
End of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW Final date to extend or renew service contracts December 6, 2011
Last Date of Support: HW Final date for support availability September 8, 2012

Affected Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
MEM-C6K-CPTFL128M Cat6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 128MB
MEM-C6K-CPTFL128M= Cat6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 128MB

Migration Guidance

Transition to larger capacity CompactFlash memory is advised to maintain operational reliability and meet evolving requirements. Suggested replacement options include:

Suggested Replacement Part Number Description
MEM-C6K-CPTFL1GB Catalyst 6500 CompactFlash Memory 1GB
MEM-C6K-CPTFL512M Catalyst 6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 512MB
MEM-C6K-CPTFL256M Cat6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 256MB
MEM-C6K-CPTFL1GB= Catalyst 6500 CompactFlash Memory 1GB
MEM-C6K-CPTFL512M= Catalyst 6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 512MB
MEM-C6K-CPTFL256M= Cat6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 256MB

Additional Notes

The milestones in this notice assist with planning for memory upgrades and platform support continuity.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For Catalyst 6500 Series Components-Updated

Overview

This notice outlines the extended end-of-sale and support milestones for select 6500 Series components. Ordering extensions and support periods are specified in the tables below.

End-of-Life Milestones: Chassis and Fan Tray

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Catalyst 6509-NEB Chassis and Fan Tray

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date Public release of this lifecycle notice May 7, 2004
End-of-Sale Date Final date to place new orders December 31, 2004
Last Shipment Date Last requestable shipment date based on lead time March 31, 2005
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date Final date for routine failure analysis December 31, 2005
End of New Service Attachment Date Final date to add new service coverage December 31, 2005
End of Service Contract Renewal Date Final date to extend or renew service September 30, 2009
Last Date of Support Final date for support availability December 31, 2009

Affected Chassis and Tray Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
WS-C6509-NEB 6509-NEB Chassis, NEBS, 9-slot vertical, 20 RU, with fan tray, no power supply
WS-C6509-NEB-FAN= 6509-NEB Fan Tray for 9-Vertical-Slot System

End-of-Life Milestones: 1300W AC Power Supply

Table 3. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for 1300W AC Power Supply

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date Public release of this lifecycle notice May 7, 2004
End-of-Sale Date Final date to place new orders June 1, 2006
Last Shipment Date Last requestable shipment date based on lead time September 1, 2006
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date Final date for routine failure analysis June 1, 2007
End of New Service Attachment Date Final date to add new service coverage June 1, 2007
End of Service Contract Renewal Date Final date to extend or renew service March 1, 2011
Last Date of Support Final date for support availability June 1, 2011

Affected AC Power Supply

Table 4. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
WS-CAC-1300W 6500 1300W AC power supply

Replacement Guidance

Recommended replacements corresponding to the affected products are provided to assist with transition planning. These replacement options offer higher performance or broader compatibility compared to the affected components.

Table 5. Replacement Product Options

EOL Product Minimal Replacement Recommended Replacement Description / Benefit
WS-C6509-NEB WS-C6509-NEB-A + FAN-MOD-09 WS-C6509-NEB-A + FAN-MOD-09 Enhanced chassis plus high-speed fan tray
WS-C6509-NEB-FAN= FAN-MOD-09 FAN-MOD-09 Enhanced high-speed fan tray
WS-CAC-1300W= WS-CAC-2500W= WS-CAC-3000W= / WS-CAC-4000W-US= / WS-CAC-4000W-INT= / WS-CAC-6000W= Higher wattage power supply for future PoE devices
WS-CDC-1300W= WS-CDC-2500W= PWR-4000-DC= Higher wattage DC power supply for future PoE devices

Additional Notes

The milestones outlined in this notice provide guidance for planning component transitions and extended support strategies. Continued review of lifecycle notification resources is recommended to stay current with product status changes.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For Catalyst OS Release 8.x

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and support milestones for Catalyst OS Release 8.x. Product ordering ended on January 29, 2008, with software maintenance and support continuing through the final lifecycle date.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Description Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date Public notification of lifecycle transition July 31, 2007
End-of-Sale Date Final date to place new orders January 29, 2008
Last Ship Date: OS SW Final shipment date based on lead time April 28, 2008
End of SW Maintenance Releases Date Final date for maintenance releases and defect fixes January 28, 2009
End of New Service Attachment Date Final date to attach new service coverage January 28, 2009
End of Service Contract Renewal Date Final date to renew or extend service contracts April 25, 2012
Last Date of Support Final date for technical support availability January 27, 2013

(OS SW = Operating System Software)

Affected Product Images

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
SC6K-S2CVK8-8.5 Supervisor 2 flash image with CV, Release 8.5
SC6K-S2CVK8-8.5= Supervisor 2 flash image with CV, Release 8.5
SC6K-S2CVK8-8.6= Supervisor 2 flash code CVK8
SC6K-S2CVK9-8.5 Supervisor 2 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5
SC6K-S2CVK9-8.5= Supervisor 2 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5
SC6K-S2CVK9-8.6= Supervisor 2 flash code CVK9
SC6K-S2K8-8.6= Supervisor 2 flash code K8
SC6K-S2K9-8.6= Supervisor 2 flash code K9
SC6K-S323CVK8-8.4 Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.4
SC6K-S323CVK8-8.4= Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.4
SC6K-S323CVK8-8.5 Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.5
SC6K-S323CVK8-8.5= Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV, Release 8.5
SC6K-S323CVK8-8.6 Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK8
SC6K-S323CVK8-8.6= Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK8
SC6K-S323CVK9-8.4 Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.4
SC6K-S323CVK9-8.4= Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.4
SC6K-S323CVK9-8.5 Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5
SC6K-S323CVK9-8.5= Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash image with CV and SSH, Release 8.5
SC6K-S323CVK9-8.6 Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK9
SC6K-S323CVK9-8.6= Supervisor 32 PFC3 flash code CVK9

Migration Guidance

Catalyst OS Release 8.x has completed its lifecycle progression. Deployment of later software trains is recommended to ensure ongoing compatibility, functional enhancements, and long-term operational continuity.

Additional Notes

Lifecycle milestones outlined in this notice are intended to support software transition planning and maintenance strategy alignment.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For IOS Hybrid Software Release 12.2SX

Overview

This notice describes the end-of-sale and support milestones for the IOS Hybrid Software Release 12.2SX. Ordering ended on January 29, 2008, with support timelines defined through the final support date.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for IOS Hybrid Software Release 12.2SX

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date on which this lifecycle notice was publicly released July 31, 2007
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order through standard ordering channels; ordering is no longer accepted after this date. January 29, 2008
Last Ship Date: OS SW The last possible ship date that can be requested based on lead time. April 28, 2008
End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: OS SW The last date that maintenance releases and bug fixes may be issued; development ends after this date. January 28, 2009
End of New Service Attachment Date: OS SW The final date to attach a new service contract or add this product to an existing one if not already covered. January 28, 2009
End of Service Contract Renewal Date: OS SW The final date to extend or renew a service contract for this software. April 25, 2012
Last Date of Support: OS SW The final date on which support is available; support ends after this date. January 27, 2013

Affected Software Images

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
S6M3AK9-12217SXB Hybrid IOS 12.2SX with Enterprise Services, SSH/3DES
S6M3AK9H-12217SXB Hybrid IOS 12.2SX with Enterprise Services, Firewall, SSH/3DES
S6M3Z-12217SXB IOS Hybrid 12.2SX IP Services
S6M3ZK9-12217SXB IOS Hybrid 12.2SX IP Services, SSH
SM3AEK9-12218SXF Advanced Enterprise Services, SSH
SM3ESK9-12218SXF Enterprise Services, SSH
SM3IS-12218SXF IP Services
SM3ISK9-12218SXF IP Services, SSH
SM2AAEK9-12218SXF MSFC2A Advanced Enterprise Services, SSH
SM2AESK9-12217SXB MSFC2A Enterprise Services, SSH
SM2AESK9-12218SXF MSFC2A Enterprise Services, SSH
SM2AIB-12218SXF MSFC2A IP Base
SM2AIBK9-12218SXF MSFC2A IP Base, SSH
SM2AIPB-12217SXB MSFC2A IP Base
SM2AIPBK9-12217SXB MSFC2A IP Base, SSH
SM2AIPSK9-12217SXB MSFC2A IP Services, SSH
SM2AISK9-12218SXF MSFC2A IP Services, SSH

Migration Guidance

The IOS Hybrid Software Release 12.2SX has reached its lifecycle transition point. Deployment environments using this release are advised to migrate to IOS Native software that provides broader capability and ongoing maintenance beyond the final maintenance date.

Additional Notes

The milestones described here assist with planning for software end-of-sale and end-of-support transition activities. Continued review of lifecycle notification sources is recommended to remain informed of status changes.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For Catalyst OS Release 5.x

Overview

This notice outlines end-of-sale and support milestones for Catalyst OS Release 5.x across select switch families. Ordering concluded on May 30, 2004, with support timelines defined through the final support date.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Catalyst OS Release 5.x

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date on which this lifecycle notice was publicly released November 20, 2003
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order through standard order channels; ordering is no longer accepted after this date. May 30, 2004
End of Software Maintenance Releases Date: OS SW The last date that maintenance releases may be issued; no further maintenance code is developed after this date. May 30, 2005
Last Date of Support: OS SW The final date to receive applicable support; support ends and the product becomes obsolete. May 30, 2009

Affected Images (Software)

Table 2. Images Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Image Image Description
cat4000.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 4000 OS image, Release 5.x
cat4000-cv.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 4000 g ADP Flash OS image, Release 5.x
cat5000-sup.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Flash OS image, Release 5.x
cat5000-sup3.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Supervisor 3 Flash OS image, Release 5.x
cat5000-supg.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Supervisor G Flash OS image, Release 5.x
cat5000-sup3cv.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Supervisor 3 and CiscoView Flash OS image, Release 5.x
cat6000-sup.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Supervisor Flash OS image, Release 5.x
cat6000-supcv.5-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Supervisor and CiscoView Flash OS image, Release 5.x

Migration Guidance

Release 5.x code train has reached its lifecycle transition point and is no longer developed or maintained beyond the final maintenance date. Environments using this release should transition to later software trains that provide broader support and ongoing maintenance features.

Additional Notes

The milestones summarized here assist with long-term planning and software transition activities. Continued review of official lifecycle resources and notifications is recommended to stay informed of status changes.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.

EOL For Catalyst 6500 Series Components

Overview

This notice explains the end-of-sale and support milestones for selected Catalyst 6500 Series components. Ordering ended on May 31, 2004, with support timelines defined through the last date of support.

End-of-Life Milestones

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Selected Catalyst 6500 Series Components

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date on which this lifecycle notice was publicly released September 10, 2003
End-of-Sale Date The final date to order through standard ordering channels; the product is no longer for sale after this date. May 31, 2004
Last Shipment Date The last lead time–dependent date that orders can still be shipped. August 31, 2004
End of Software Maintenance Releases Date The final date for software maintenance releases, bug fixes, and updates. May 31, 2005
End of New Service Attachment Date The final date to add this product to a new service agreement when not already covered. May 31, 2005
End of Service Contract Renewal Date The final date to extend or renew a service contract for this product. December 31, 2008
Last Date of Support The final date on which service and support are available; support ends and the product becomes obsolete. May 31, 2009

Affected Products

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
WS-X6416-GE-MT Catalyst 6500 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, MT-RJ
WS-C6509-NEB Catalyst 6509 Chassis, NEBS, 9-slot vertical, 20 RU, with fan tray, no power supply
WS-C6509-NEB-FAN= Catalyst 6509-NEB Fan Tray for 9-Vertical-Slot System, Spare
WS-CDC-1300W Catalyst 6500 1300W DC power supply
WS-CAC-1300W Catalyst 6500 1300W AC power supply
WS-C6509-RJ21-96 Cat6509 chassis with 2×2500WAC, 1×Sup1A-PFC, 2×WS-X6148-RJ21V
WS-C6509-RJ45-96 Cat6509 chassis with 2×2500WAC, 1×Sup1A-PFC, 2×WS-X6148-RJ45V

Note: Some spare and accessory parts may refer to additional directive notices for extended dates and details.

Migration Guidance

Replacement parts corresponding to the products above are defined in supplementary references to assist ongoing deployments. Review the replacement part tables associated with this lifecycle change to identify suitable upgrade options.

Planned migration ensures continued platform interoperability and access to maintenance services for extended durations beyond the defined milestones.

Additional Notes

These lifecycle milestones support long-term infrastructure planning and component transition activities. Monitoring lifecycle notifications and policy resources is recommended to stay current with status changes.

If required, please refer to https://itmall.sale/.