DS-6505R-B
Switch
· Connectrix - Brocade Series
Source scope: Dell EMC hardware lifecycle list (KB 000185734). EOL = end of sales; EOSS = end of standard support, after which Dell may offer limited time-and-materials support only.
KEV assessment: Current vendor KEV entries concern products outside this networking catalog; this is not a device-safety finding. Coverage details.
Is the DS-6505R-B still supported?
No. Dell ended support for the DS-6505R-B on 2025-07-31. No further security fixes will be issued. See Dell's lifecycle bulletin.
When does the DS-6505R-B reach end of support?
Dell support for the DS-6505R-B ends on 2025-07-31.
What replaces the DS-6505R-B?
Dell has not published a successor model for the DS-6505R-B.
DS-6505R-B Lifecycle Overview
The Dell DS-6505R-B is a switch product in the Dell Connectrix - Brocade series. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Dell no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the DS-6505R-B should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| End of sale | 6y 3mo ago | |
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| Last date of support | 1y 3mo ago |
Additional Dates
| Rts Date | 14y 7mo ago |
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