WS-CAC-8700W-E
Announced in: Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply
Power Supply
· Catalyst 6500 series switches Series
Can I still get the Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply?
No. Cisco ended support for the Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply on 2025-10-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply ends on 2025-10-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
WS-CAC-8700W-E Availability and Support
The Cisco WS-CAC-8700W-E (WS-CAC-8700W-E) is a power supply for Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Cisco no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the WS-CAC-8700W-E should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 12mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 5y 12mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 12mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 12mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 12mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 12mo ago |
Catalyst 6500 8700W Enhanced AC Power Supply
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 5y 9mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 12mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 1y 9mo ago |