6505
Switch
· Brocade Series
Source scope: Dell standard-support scope; OEM and purchase/configuration qualifiers in the source row apply. This is not a universal maximum support entitlement.
KEV assessment: Current vendor KEV entries concern products outside this networking catalog; this is not a device-safety finding. Coverage details.
Is the 6505 still supported?
No. Dell Networking ended support for the 6505 on 2025-07-29. No further security fixes will be issued. See Dell Networking's lifecycle bulletin.
When does the 6505 reach end of support?
Dell Networking support for the 6505 ends on 2025-07-29.
What replaces the 6505?
Dell Networking has not published a successor model for the 6505.
6505 Lifecycle Overview
The Dell Networking 6505 is a switch product in the Dell Networking Brocade series. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Dell Networking no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the 6505 should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| End of sale | 6y 2mo ago | |
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| Last date of support | 1y 2mo ago |