Lifecycle record

WS-X6816-10G-2TXL EOL & EOSL Dates

Cisco 16 Port 10G with DFC4XL

Lifecycle status

In EOSL Phase

WS-X6816-10G-2TXL reached its last date of support on 2022-04-30. Cisco support services are no longer available for this model. Recommended replacement: C6800-16P10G-XL.

Last checked: 2026-06-16

EOL & EOSL Dates and Details

End-of-Life Announcement (EOL) 2016-04-30
End of Sale (EOS) 2017-04-30
End of Service Life (EOSL) 2022-04-30
Manufacturer Cisco
Category Switches
Product Series Cisco Catalyst 6800
Part Number WS-X6816-10G-2TXL
Release Date -
Replacement Part Number C6800-16P10G-XL
Replacement Product Name Cisco Catalyst 6800 16 port 10GE with integrated DFC4XL

Lifecycle Timeline

Recorded lifecycle milestones in date order.

  • End-of-Life Announcement (EOL)
    2016-04-30


  • End of Sale (EOS)
    2017-04-30


  • Last Ship Date
    2017-07-29


  • End of SW Maintenance
    2018-04-30


  • End of Service Contract Renewal
    2021-07-29


  • End of Service Life (EOSL)
    2022-04-30

Additional Information

Support milestones and the official source recorded for this model.

Last Ship Date: HW, License 2017-07-29
End Of New Service Attachment Date: HW 2018-04-30
End Of SW Maintenance Releases Date: HW 2018-04-30
End Of Routine Failure Analysis Date: HW 2018-04-30
End Of Service Contract Renewal Date: HW 2021-07-29
Official EOL Notice View Official EOL Documentation

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