Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series PFC3B and DFC3B Bundles reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jan 2019.
End of sale
30 Jan 2014EOSL
31 Jan 2019
30 Jan 2014EOSL
31 Jan 2019
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Mgx 8800 Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- S-67-10GE-C0, S-67-10GE-C2, S-67-GE-TX-2, WS-F6700-DFC3B, WS-F6700-DFC3BXL, WS-F6K-PFC3B, WS-F6K-PFC3BXL, WS-X6148E-GE-45AT
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Jan 2014
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jan 2019
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2013-08-01). Covers 29 part numbers, e.g. S-67-10GE-C0, S-67-10GE-C2, S-67-GE-TX-2.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series PFC3B and DFC3B Bundles End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series PFC3B and DFC3B Bundles reached End of Service Life on 31 Jan 2019, after End of Sale on 30 Jan 2014.
What happens after the Catalyst 6500 Series PFC3B and DFC3B Bundles reaches EOSL?
Cisco stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the Catalyst 6500 Series PFC3B and DFC3B Bundles after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Cisco equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
Related Cisco EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 6500 Series 6148 PoE+ Line Card WS-X6148E-GE-45AT | Network Switch | 30 Sep 2013 | 31 Jan 2019 | Past EOSL | |
| 12000 Series 1-port OC-48c/POS Line Cards, FC CONNECTOR OC48E/POS-LR-FC-B, OC48E/POS-SR-FC-B | Network Module | 27 Dec 2001 | 27 Dec 2006 | Past EOSL | |
| SOHO 71, 76, 77, 77H, 806, 826, 827, and 827H Routers CISCOSOHO71, CISCOSOHO76, CISCOSOHO77-50, CISCOSOHO77H, CISCO806, CISCO826, CISCO827, CISCO827H | Router | 30 Apr 2004 | 30 Apr 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| Catalyst 6509-NEB Chassis and Cisco Catalyst 6500 1300W AC Power Supply WS-C6509-NEB, WS-C6509-NEB-FAN, WS-C6509NEB-1300A, WS-C6509NEB-1300D, WS-C6509NEB-2500A, WS-C6509NEB-2500D | Network Switch | 05 Nov 2004 | 30 Nov 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| EOS & EOL: Select Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Components-Updated WS-C6509-NEB, WS-CAC-1300W | Network Switch | 31 Dec 2004 | 31 Dec 2009 | Past EOSL | |
| 16OC3/POS-SM,16OC3/POS-MM ,8OC3/POS-SM & 8OC3/POS-MM 16OC3/POS-MM, 16OC3/POS-SM, 8OC3/POS-MM, 8OC3/POS-SM | Network Module | 31 Jan 2005 | 31 Jan 2010 | Past EOSL |