Past EOSL
The Cisco Catalyst OS 7.x reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 28 Feb 2012.
End of sale
01 Mar 2007EOSL
28 Feb 2012
01 Mar 2007EOSL
28 Feb 2012
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
- Models / part numbers
- SC6K-SUP2K8-7.6, SC6K-S2CVK8-7.6, SC6K-SUP2K9-7.6, SC6K-S2CVK9-7.6, SC6K-SUP2K8-7.4.3, SC6K-S2CVK8-7.4.3, SC6K-SUP2K9-7.4.3, SC6K-S2CVK9-7.4.3, SC6K-SUP2K8-7.4.2, SC6K-S2CVK8-7.4.2, SC6K-SUP2K9-7.4.2, SC6K-S2CVK9-7.4.2
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 01 Mar 2007
- End of Service Life
- 28 Feb 2012
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2006-03-01). Covers 43 part numbers, e.g. SC6K-SUP2K8-7.6, SC6K-S2CVK8-7.6, SC6K-SUP2K9-7.6.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco Catalyst OS 7.x End of Service Life?
Cisco Catalyst OS 7.x reached End of Service Life on 28 Feb 2012, after End of Sale on 01 Mar 2007.
What happens after the Catalyst OS 7.x 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 OS 7.x 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.
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