Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2)
WS-X6708-10GE
Line Card
· Catalyst 6500 series switches Series
Can I still get the Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2)?
No. Cisco ended support for the Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) on 2021-04-30. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) ends on 2021-04-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2)?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) Availability and Support
The Cisco Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) (WS-X6708-10GE) 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 Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2) should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 11y 1mo ago | |
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| End of sale | 10y 6mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 9y 6mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 9y 6mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 5y 6mo ago |
Cat6500 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module (req. DFC and X2)
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 10y 3mo ago | |
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| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 9y 6mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 6y 3mo ago |