Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC)
WS-X6816-DFC3A=
Line Card
· Catalyst 6500 series switches Series
Can I still get the Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC)?
No. Cisco ended support for the Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) on 2015-03-31. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) ends on 2015-03-31. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC)?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) Availability and Support
The Cisco Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) (WS-X6816-DFC3A=) 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 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC) should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 17y 1mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 16y 7mo ago | |
| Last order date | 16y 4mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 15y 7mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 11y 7mo ago |
Cat6500 16-port GE,2 fab I/F,DFC3A for SUP720 ONLY(Req GBIC)