EOS Notice: Catalyst 6509-NEB Upgrade Kit

Overview

This bulletin announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of the Catalyst 6509 NEB Chassis Upgrade Kit. Last orders were accepted February 29, 2008, with support continuing under active service contracts until February 28, 2013. Customers should plan migration to compatible chassis configurations or modern platforms for long-term support and lifecycle coverage.

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date the document that announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of a product is distributed to the general public. March 1, 2007
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order the product through point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. February 29, 2008
Last Ship Date The last-possible ship date that can be requested from the vendor and/or contract manufacturers. May 29, 2008
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date The last possible date a routine failure analysis may be performed to determine cause of hardware defects. February 28, 2009
End of New Service Attachment Date The last date to order a new service-and-support contract or add the product to an existing contract. February 28, 2009
End of Service Contract Renewal Date The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product. May 29, 2012
Last Date of Support The last date to receive service and support; after this date, all support services are unavailable. February 28, 2013

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
WS-6509-NEB-UPGRD= Catalyst 6509 NEBS Upgrade for AC and DC (no PS or fan tray)
WS-C6509-NEB-A Catalyst 6500 9-slot chassis (NEBS), 21RU, no PS, no fan tray

Migration Recommendations

Customers were encouraged to migrate from the Catalyst 6509 NEB Chassis Upgrade Kit to compatible chassis configurations or newer platforms that offer extended support, broader lifecycle coverage, and improved performance. Planning a hardware upgrade helps ensure long-term stability and service continuity.

For product reference and availability, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

EOS Notice:Catalyst OS 7.x

Overview

This bulletin announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of Catalyst OS 7.x. The last day to order affected products was March 1, 2007, with support continuing until February 28, 2012 under active service contracts. Customers should plan migration to newer software releases for continued support and functionality.

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is distributed to the general public. March 1, 2006
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order the product through point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. March 1, 2007
Last Shipment Date The last-possible ship date that can be requested of the vendor and/or contract manufacturers. Actual ship date depends on lead time. May 31, 2007
End of Software Maintenance Releases Date The last date that engineering may release final software maintenance releases or bug fixes. February 29, 2008
End of New Service Attachment Date The last date to order a new service-and-support contract for products not already covered. February 29, 2008
End of Service Contract Renewal Date The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product. May 30, 2011
Last Date of Support The last date to receive service and support. After this date, all support services are unavailable. February 28, 2012

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
SC6K-SUP2K8-7.6 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image, Release 7.6
SC6K-SUP2K8-7.6= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image, Release 7.6, spare
SC6K-S2CVK8-7.6 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with CiscoView, Release 7.6
SC6K-S2CVK8-7.6= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with CiscoView, Release 7.6, spare
SC6K-SUP2K9-7.6 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with SSH, Release 7.6
SC6K-SUP2K9-7.6= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with SSH, Release 7.6, spare
SC6K-S2CVK9-7.6 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with CiscoView and SSH, Release 7.6
SC6K-S2CVK9-7.6= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with CiscoView and SSH, Release 7.6, spare
SC6K-SUP2K8-7.4.3 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image, Release 7.4.3
SC6K-SUP2K8-7.4.3= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image, Release 7.4.3, spare
SC6K-S2CVK8-7.4.3 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with CiscoView, Release 7.4.3
SC6K-S2CVK8-7.4.3= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with CiscoView, Release 7.4.3, spare
SC6K-SUP2K9-7.4.3 Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with SSH, Release 7.4.3
SC6K-SUP2K9-7.4.3= Catalyst 6000 Supervisor 2 Flash Image with SSH, Release 7.4.3, spare

Migration Recommendations

Customers were encouraged to migrate from Catalyst OS 7.x to newer software platforms and releases that provide enhanced features, improved security, and broader hardware support. Timely migration helps maintain operational stability and long-term service continuity.

If needed, please visit https://itmall.sale/ for product reference information.

EOS: Catalyst 6500 10/100 Mbps Fiber Cards

Overview

This bulletin announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life for Catalyst 6500 10- & 100-Mbps Ethernet fiber-based line cards. Last orders were accepted June 15, 2006, with support continuing until June 15, 2011 under active service contracts. Customers should migrate to higher-density 100BASE-X interface modules and SFP optics for improved density and flexibility.

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is distributed to the general public. Dec. 15, 2005
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order the product through point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. June 15, 2006
Last Shipment Date The last-possible ship date that can be requested of the vendor and/or contract manufacturers. Actual ship date depends on lead time. Sep. 15, 2006
End of Software Maintenance Releases Date The last date that engineering may release final software maintenance releases or bug fixes. June 15, 2007
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date The last possible date routine failure analysis may be performed to determine cause of product defects. June 15, 2007
End of New Service Attachment Date The last date to order a new service-and-support contract or add to an existing contract for products not covered. June 15, 2007
End of Service Contract Renewal Date The last date to extend or renew a service contract. Dec. 15, 2010
Last Date of Support The last date to receive service and support. After this date, all support services are unavailable. June 15, 2011

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
WS-X6024-10FL-MT Catalyst 6500 24-port 10BASE-FL MT-RJ Module
WS-X6024-10FL-MT= Catalyst 6500 24-port 10BASE-FL MT-RJ Module, spare
WS-X6324-100FX-MM Catalyst 6500 24-port 100BASE-FX, Enhanced QoS, MT-RJ, multimode fiber
WS-X6324-100FX-MM= Catalyst 6500 24-port 100BASE-FX, Enhanced QoS, MT-RJ, multimode fiber, spare
WS-X6324-100FX-SM Catalyst 6500 24-port 100BASE-FX, Enhanced QoS, MT-RJ, single-mode fiber
WS-X6324-100FX-SM= Catalyst 6500 24-port 100BASE-FX, Enhanced QoS, MT-RJ, single-mode fiber, spare

Product Migration Options

Customers were encouraged to migrate to Catalyst 6500 48-port 100BASE-X interface modules combined with flexible SFP optics for higher port densities, better cost per port, and support for modular optics choices. This helps future-proof deployments and supports evolving access and metro connectivity needs.

Software Recommendations

For replacement modules, minimum and recommended software requirements were documented to ensure compatibility and optimal performance with replacement hardware.

If you need product availability or purchase information, please visit https://itmall.sale/.

EOS: Catalyst 6500 10/100 and GE Cards

Overview

This bulletin announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life for select 10/100 Line Cards, Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards, power supplies, and power entry modules for the Catalyst 6500 series. Last orders were accepted January 13, 2006, with support continuing through January 31, 2011 under active service contracts. Customers should plan migration to newer hardware and modules.

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is distributed to the general public. July 15, 2005
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order the product through point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. January 13, 2006
Last Ship Date The last-possible ship date that can be requested from the vendor and/or contract manufacturers. Actual ship date depends on lead time. April 13, 2006
End of Software Maintenance Releases Date The last date engineering may release final maintenance software updates or bug fixes. January 13, 2007
End of Routine Failure Analysis Date The last possible date for routine failure analysis to determine cause of hardware defects. January 13, 2007
End of New Service Attachment Date The last date to order a new service-and-support contract for product not covered. January 13, 2007
End of Service Contract Renewal Date The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product. April 10, 2010
Last Date of Support The last date to receive service and support. After this date, all support services are unavailable. January 31, 2011

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
PEM-15A-AC Power Entry Module for C6503 (950W AC)
PWR-2700-AC/4 2700W AC Power Supply for 7604/6504-E
PWR-950-AC 950W AC Power Supply for 7603 and C6503
PWR-950-AC= 950W AC Power Supply for 7603/C6503, spare
WS-CAC-1000W Catalyst 6500 1000W AC Power Supply
WS-CAC-1000W= Catalyst 6500 1000W AC Power Supply, spare
WS-CAC-2500W Catalyst 6500 2500W AC Power Supply
WS-CAC-2500W= Catalyst 6500 2500W AC Power Supply, spare
WS-CAC-3000W Catalyst 6500 3000W AC Power Supply
WS-CAC-3000W= Catalyst 6500 3000W AC Power Supply, spare
WS-X6348-RJ-45 Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100, voice-upgradable, RJ-45
WS-X6348-RJ-45= Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100, voice-upgradable, spare
WS-X6348-RJ21V Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100 Inline Power, RJ-21
WS-X6348-RJ21V= Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100 Inline Power, spare
WS-X6348-RJ45V Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100 Inline Power, RJ-45
WS-X6348-RJ45V= Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100 Inline Power, RJ-45, spare
WS-X6416-GBIC Catalyst 6500 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module (requires GBICs)
WS-X6416-GBIC= Catalyst 6500 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, spare
WS-X6516-GBIC Catalyst 6500 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, fabric-enabled
WS-X6516-GBIC= Catalyst 6500 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, spare

Migration Recommendations

Customers were advised to transition to newer line cards, power supplies, and hardware modules that deliver improved performance, extended lifecycle availability, and broader feature support. Planning timely hardware refresh helps maintain operational stability and long-term service continuity.

If needed, please visit https://itmall.sale/ for product availability and reference information.

EOS:Catalyst OS 6.X for 5000/6000 Series

Overview

This bulletin announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of Catalyst OS Release 6.x for supervisor engines on Catalyst 5000/5500 and 6000/6500 series switches. Last orders were accepted December 31, 2005, with support continuing until December 31, 2010. Catalyst 4000/4500 series are excluded. Customers should migrate to newer releases for stability, security, and updated features.

Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

Milestone Definition Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is distributed to the general public. June 15, 2005
End-of-Sale Date The last date to order the product through point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. Dec. 31, 2005
Last Shipment Date The last-possible ship date that can be requested from the vendor and/or contract manufacturers. Actual ship date depends on lead time. March 31, 2006
End of Software Maintenance Releases Date The last date that engineering may release final software maintenance releases or bug fixes. After this date, engineering will no longer develop, repair, maintain, or test the product software. Dec. 31, 2006
Last Date of Support The last date to receive service and support for the product. After this date, all support services for the product are unavailable, and the product becomes obsolete. Dec. 31, 2010

Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description
cat5000-sup3.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine 3 Flash code
cat5000-supg.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine G Flash code
cat5000-sup3k9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine 3 Flash with SSH support
cat5000-supgk9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor G Flash with SSH support
cat5000-sup3cv.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine 3 Flash and CiscoView ADP Flash code
cat5000-sup3cvk9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor 3 Flash and CiscoView ADP Flash code with SSH support
cat6000-sup.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor Flash code
cat6000-sup2.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor 2 Flash code
cat6000-supcv.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor Flash and CiscoView ADP Flash code
cat6000-sup2cv.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor 2 Flash and CiscoView ADP Flash code
cat6000-supk9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor with SSH support
cat6000-sup2k9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor 2 Flash with SSH support
cat6000-supcvk9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor Flash and CiscoView ADP Flash code with SSH support
cat6000-sup2cvk9.6-X-X.bin Catalyst 6000 Series Supervisor 2 Flash and CiscoView ADP Flash code with SSH support

Migration Recommendations

Customers were encouraged to migrate to newer software releases for enhanced stability and additional features:

  • Catalyst OS Release 7.6 or later: Offers 802.3ad, 802.1s, 802.1x enhancements, IGMPv3, and support for Layer 4–7 service blades.

  • Catalyst OS Release 8.4 or later (6500 Series only): Provides Identity Based Networking Services (IBNS) enhancements, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP source guard, VRRP, GLBP, GVRP, and more.

Migration from Catalyst 5000/5500 series to 6500 or 4500 series switches was recommended for continued support and feature expansion.

For product purchase or further details, please visit ITMall.

EOS: Catalyst 6500 Sup1A, SFM1

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC, Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC and MSFC2, Supervisor Engine 1A with 2 GE ports, the Switch Fabric Module, and selected Gigabit Ethernet bundles for the Catalyst 6500 Series. The last day to order the affected products was March 25, 2005; support continued until the published final support date.

Key Dates

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

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date When this lifecycle notice was first issued September 25, 2004
End-of-Sale Date Last day the products were available for order March 25, 2005
Last Ship Date Final ship date subject to lead time June 25, 2005
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date that final software bug fixes may be released March 25, 2006
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin new support coverage March 25, 2006
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for routine failure analysis requests March 25, 2006
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to extend or renew support coverage December 25, 2009
Last Date of Support Final date for all assistance and support March 25, 2010

Affected Part Numbers

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Part Number Replacement Description
WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC2 Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC and MSFC2 – No direct replacement listed
WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC2/2 Redundant Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC and MSFC2 (chassis only) – No direct replacement listed
WS-X6K-SUP1A-PFC Supervisor Engine 1A with PFC – No direct replacement listed
WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE Supervisor Engine 1A with enhanced QoS and 2 GE – No direct replacement listed
WS-C6500-SFM Switch Fabric Module – No direct replacement listed
WS-C6503-2GE Catalyst 6503 Chassis with Supervisor 1A-2GE bundle – No direct replacement listed
WS-C6506-2GE Catalyst 6506 Chassis with Supervisor 1A-2GE bundle – No direct replacement listed
WS-C6509-2GE Catalyst 6509 Chassis with Supervisor 1A-2GE bundle – No direct replacement listed
WS-C6509-6816-16 Catalyst 6509 16-port Gigabit Ethernet bundle – No direct replacement listed
WS-C6509-6816-32 Catalyst 6509 32-port Gigabit Ethernet bundle – No direct replacement listed

Migration Options

Transition to newer supervisor engines (for example higher-performance series such as Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 720-3B, or Supervisor Engine 2-based platforms) provides improved performance, enhanced feature support, and longer lifecycle availability. Trade-in or upgrade programs may offer credit toward newer systems where applicable, and alternative refurbished units may be found through authorized secondary inventory while supply remains.

Additional Notes

Service pricing and terms may change following the end-of-sale date. Standard lifecycle policies and warranty terms apply. Notifications about future lifecycle changes are available through official lifecycle notification channels.

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

EOS Notice:ME 6524-GS and 6524-GT

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the ME 6524-GS and ME 6524-GT Ethernet Switches used with the Catalyst 6500 Series. The last day to order these products was March 31, 2012, and support continued until the final support date.

Key Dates

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

Milestone Description Date
Announcement Date When this lifecycle notice was first issued August 5, 2011
End-of-Sale Date Last day the product could be ordered March 31, 2012
Last Shipment Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time June 29, 2012
End of Software Maintenance Releases Last date final maintenance releases or fixes were issued March 31, 2013
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for routine failure analysis requests March 31, 2013
End of New Support Attachment Last date to begin new support coverage March 31, 2013
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to renew or extend support coverage June 26, 2016
Last Date of Support Final date for any support or technical assistance March 31, 2017

Affected Part Numbers

End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Product Part Number Replacement Product Description
ME-C6524GS-8S ME 6524 GS Switch – 24 GE SFP + 8 GE SFP, fan tray – No direct replacement listed
ME-C6524GS-8S= ME 6524 GS Switch – 24 GE SFP + 8 GE SFP spare – No direct replacement listed
ME-C6524GT-8S ME 6524 GT Switch – 24 10/100/1000 + 8 GE SFP, fan tray – No direct replacement listed
ME-C6524GT-8S= ME 6524 GT Switch – 24 10/100/1000 + 8 GE SFP spare – No direct replacement listed

Migration Options

Transition to more recent Ethernet access platforms may be considered to maintain feature support and services. Trade-in or upgrade programs might offer credit toward newer systems, and some refurbished units may be available through authorized secondary channels while limited inventory remains.

Additional Notes

Service availability and pricing may change following the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Notifications about future lifecycle updates are available through official channels.

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

EOL: Catalyst 6500 Sup720-3B/3BXL Upgrades

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720‑3B/3BXL Upgrades and associated bundles. The last day to order the affected products was February 11, 2013, with support available until the stated 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 first issued August 13, 2012
End-of-Sale Date Last day the products could be ordered February 11, 2013
Last Ship Date Final shipment date, subject to lead time May 12, 2013
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for final software maintenance or bug fixes February 11, 2014
End of Routine Failure Analysis Last date for diagnostic hardware analysis February 11, 2014
End of New Service Attachment Last date to begin new support coverage February 11, 2014
End of Service Contract Renewal Last date to extend or renew support coverage May 9, 2017
Last Date of Support Final date for all service and technical assistance February 28, 2018

Affected Part Numbers

End-of‑Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Product Part Number Replacement Product Description
S-65-S720 Supervisor 720‑3B with 512MB and 512PCMCIA VS-S2T-10G Supervisor 2T with 2×10GbE and 3×1GbE (MSFC5 PFC4)
S-65-S720 Supervisor 720‑3B VS-S720-10G-3C Supervisor 720 with 2×10GbE and 3×1GbE (MSFC3 PFC3C)
S-65-S720= Spare Supervisor 720‑3B VS-S2T-10G= Spare Supervisor 2T (MSFC5 PFC4)
S-65-S720= Spare Supervisor 720‑3B VS-S720-10G-3C= Spare Supervisor 720‑10G‑3C
WS‑SUP720‑3B‑UG= Upgrade Supervisor 720‑3B VS-S2T-10G= Supervisor 2T spare
WS‑SUP720‑3B‑UG= Upgrade Supervisor 720‑3B VS-S720-10G-3C= Supervisor 720‑10G‑3C spare
VS‑C6513‑S720‑10G Chassis + Supervisor 720‑10G bundle VS-C6513E-SUP2T Chassis + Supervisor 2T bundle
WS-C6503E-S720-DC 6503‑E chassis + Supervisor 720 VS-C6503E-SUP2T Chassis + Supervisor 2T bundle
WS-C6503E-S720-TX 6503‑E chassis + Supervisor 720 VS-C6504E-S720-10G Chassis + Supervisor 720‑10G bundle
WS-C6509E-1S720-C 6509‑E bundle with 1×Supervisor 720 VS-C6509E-S720-10G 6509‑E with Supervisor 720‑10G

Migration Options

Migration to the Supervisor Engine 2T series provides enhanced performance, scalability, and feature support compared with the older Supervisor 720‑3B/3BXL upgrades. Eligible units may be traded in via technology migration programs for credit toward newer systems. Refurbished units might be available through authorized secondary channels while limited inventory remains and before the last support date.

Additional Notes

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

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

EOS Notice:IOS Release 12.2(33)SXI

Overview

This notice defines the end‑of‑sale and end‑of‑life timeline for the IOS Software Release 12.2(33)SXI used on Catalyst 6500 Series platforms. The last day to order this software was August 13, 2012. Support continued through the documented last date of support.

Key Dates

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

Milestone Description Date
End‑of‑Life Announcement Date Date this lifecycle notice was first issued February 13, 2012
End‑of‑Sale Date Last date the software could be ordered August 13, 2012
Last Ship Date Last possible ship date November 11, 2012
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for final software maintenance or bug fixes August 13, 2013
End of Vulnerability/Security Support Last date for planned security support September 13, 2014
Last Date of Support Final date for all support services August 31, 2017

Affected Part Numbers

End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Part Number Replacement Description
S323AEK9‑12233SXI IOS 12.2(33)SXI Advanced Enterprise Services SSH S323AEK9‑12233SXJ IOS 12.2(33)SXJ Advanced Enterprise Services SSH
S323AEK9L‑12233SXI IOS 12.2(33)SXI Advanced Enterprise Services SSH LAN Only S323AEK9L‑12233SXJ IOS 12.2(33)SXJ Advanced Enterprise Services SSH LAN Only
S323AIK9‑12233SXI IOS 12.2(33)SXI Advanced IP Services SSH S323AIK9‑12233SXJ IOS 12.2(33)SXJ Advanced IP Services SSH
S323IBK9L‑12233SXI IOS 12.2(33)SXI IP Base SSH LAN Only S323IBK9L‑12233SXJ IOS 12.2(33)SXJ IP Base SSH LAN Only
S323ISK9‑12233SXI IOS 12.2(33)SXI IP Services SSH S323ISK9‑12233SXJ IOS 12.2(33)SXJ IP Services SSH

Replacement and Migration Notes

The IOS Software Release 12.2(33)SXI was superseded by the 12.2(33)SXJ train and other later software releases that provide extended functionality and support. Migrating to a supported software release series is recommended when planning platform updates.

Additional Notes

Support availability and licensing terms may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle documentation governs software support and service policies. Notifications for future lifecycle changes are available through official lifecycle notification channels.

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

EOS Notice: IOS Release 12.2(50)SY

Overview

This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for the IOS Software Release 12.2(50)SY used on Catalyst 6500 Series platforms. The last day to order this software release was July 26, 2012, and support continued through the documented last support date.

Key Dates

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

Milestone Description Date
End‑of‑Life Announcement Date When this lifecycle notice was first issued January 26, 2012
End‑of‑Sale Date Last date the software could be ordered July 26, 2012
Last Ship Date Last possible date for delivery July 26, 2012
End of SW Maintenance Releases Last date for final software maintenance and fixes July 26, 2012
End of Extended Support Last date for planned security-related fixes July 1, 2013
Last Date of Support Final date for all support services July 31, 2017

Affected Part Numbers

End‑of‑Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Part Number Replacement Description
S2TAEK9‑12250SY IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TAEK9‑15001SY IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TAEK9‑12250SY= Spare IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TAEK9‑15001SY= Spare IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced Enterprise Services Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TAIK9‑12250SY IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced IP Services – No direct replacement listed
S2TAIK9‑15001SY IOS 12.2(50)SY Advanced IP Services – No direct replacement listed
S2TIB‑12250SY IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base – No direct replacement listed
S2TIB‑15001SY IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base – No direct replacement listed
S2TIBK9‑12250SY IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TIBK9‑15001SY IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Base Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TISK9‑12250SY IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Services Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed
S2TISK9‑15001SY IOS 12.2(50)SY IP Services Full Encrypt – No direct replacement listed

Replacement and Migration Notes

This IOS software release was superseded by later major software trains such as the 15.0(1)SY and newer releases, which provide enhanced functionality and extended support. Transitioning to a supported software release train is recommended when planning platform upgrades.

Additional Notes

Support availability and licensing terms may change after the end-of-sale date. Lifecycle documentation governs software support and service policies. Notifications for future lifecycle changes are available through official lifecycle notification channels.

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