Cisco Catalyst 6500 WS-X6516A-GBIC EOL & EOSL Dates

Lifecycle record

WS-X6516A-GBIC status overview

Cisco WS-X6516A-GBIC is currently marked as In EOSL Phase in the lifecycle database. Recorded milestones: EOL 2012-01-31, EOS 2012-07-31, EOSL 2017-07-31. The source URL is listed on this page. Check availability and replacement options separately before procurement.

In EOSL Phase
EOL announcement
2012-01-31
End of sale
2012-07-31
EOSL
2017-07-31
Product path
Networking Accessories Cisco Catalyst 6500 Model WS-X6516A-GBIC

Lifecycle planning

Review the official timeline first, then check replacement fit and current sourcing options.

WS-X6516A-GBIC Lifecycle Timeline


  • End-of-Life Announcement (EOL)
    2012-01-31


  • End of Sale (EOS)
    2012-07-31


  • End of Service Life (EOSL)
    2017-07-31

Replacement path

WS-X6824-SFP-2T

Catalyst 6500 24-port GigE Mod: fabric-enabled with DFC4

Use the replacement reference as a starting point, then confirm fit, lead time, and support coverage.

Availability check

EOL, EOS, and EOSL dates do not confirm whether stock is available. Use the quote form for current sourcing, alternatives, and delivery options.

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All lifecycle dates

Complete recorded fields for WS-X6516A-GBIC.

End-of-Life Announcement (EOL)
2012-01-31
End of Sale (EOS)
2012-07-31
End of Service Life (EOSL)
2017-07-31

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