WS-X6516A-GBIC=
Announced in: Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs)
Line Card
· Catalyst 6500 series switches Series
Can I still get the Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs)?
No. Cisco ended support for the Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs) on 2017-07-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs) covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs) ends on 2017-07-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs)?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs) usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
WS-X6516A-GBIC= Availability and Support
The Cisco WS-X6516A-GBIC= (WS-X6516A-GBIC=) is a line card 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-X6516A-GBIC= should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 14y 9mo ago | |
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| End of sale | 14y 3mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 13y 3mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 13y 3mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 9y 3mo ago |
Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs)
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 14y ago | |
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| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 13y 3mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 10y ago |