Cisco Catalyst 6500
Overview
Product sourcing insights & recommendations
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 series is currently in its final lifecycle stage, with the critical End-of-Service Life (EOSL) date set for October 31, 2025. CiscoLayer23-Switch Market trends show a decisive shift toward the Catalyst 9600 Series (specifically the 9606R chassis), which provides the 100G/40G density and SD-Access capabilities required for 2026 enterprise networks. CiscoCisco
I have prepared a detailed report covering the product's technical specifications, critical lifecycle milestones, and the recommended migration paths to modern hardware. The report also includes a curated list of currently available Catalyst 9600 modular chassis options and their suppliers to assist with your sourcing planning.
The Catalyst 6500 series is nearing its final support deadline. You can continue by:
Cisco 9606r Chassis Modular Switch 9600 Series Replacement
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Premium Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch C9606R Chassis Pre-Configured with SUP-1 24C Line Card
Beijing Jinyingtai System Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN4 yrs
For Brand New Original C9606R 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis Network Switch Module Ready 25.6 Tbps Throughput 48 Ports
Xiamen Global Yipin Trading Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN2 yrs
New Original C9600-SUP-1= Ciscos Cata Lyst 9000 Switch Modules Supervisor 1 Module C9600-SUP-1=
Henan Zhouke 'er Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN3 yrs
C9606r Gigabit Ethernet 9600 Series N9k-c93360yc-fx2 N9k-c92348gc-x-rf 24-Port Chassis Fiber Optic Switch Modular Data Center
ClSCO C9407R-96U-BNDL-A Catalyst 9400 Series 7-Slot Chassis 96-Port UPOE Bundle Network Switch
HUADA GROUP CO.,LTD🇨🇳CN9 yrs
C9606R C9600 Series 6-slot Chassis Modular Core Switch, Used in Data Centers and Campus Networks. Optional Configuration: C9606R
C9606R 9600 Switch 6 Slots/Scalable Chassis/Configurable
Henan Dark Star Network Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN3 yrs
New Original C9600-sup-1= Ciscos Cata Lyst 9000 Switch Modules Supervisor 1 Module C9600-sup-1=
Shanghai Hanweixin Tong Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Original New C9404R-E C9404R-A Cisco 9400 Series Switch 4 Slot Chassis
Beijing Yiwang High Tech Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN3 yrs
For Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Modular Switch C9410R with 2x C9400-SUP-1 8x C9400-LC-48U 10G 48 Port PoE Dual PSU QoS Function
ZENTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED🇭🇰HK1 yr
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches Modules & Cards Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 48-Port 25GE/10GE/1GE C9600-LC-48YL
Beijing Tongruiyou Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN4 yrs
Plc N9k-c9508 9508 8-slot Modular Data Center Core Switch Chassis for Warranty Product Discontinued
Xiamen Hanxin Hui Trading Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Plc N9k-c9508 9508 8-slot Modular Data Center Core Switch Chassis for Warranty Product Discontinued
For Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Modular Switch C9410R with 2x C9400-SUP-1 8x C9400-LC-48U 10G 48 Port PoE Dual PSU QoS Function
High-End Modular Core Switch Ultra-High Throughput Chassis Switch for Data Center & Enterprise
Kunming Zhenghua Network Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN2 yrs
Good Price 9300 Series Original CISCOS 9300 Series C9300-24S-E 24 GE SFP Ports Network Switch Modular Uplink Switch
Beijing Zhonglian Yuanyang Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN4 yrs
NEW Cisco C9300X-12Y-E Catalyst 9300X 12x25 /10G Fiber Ports Modular Uplink Data Center Cisco Switch
Beijing Chuanghai Xinji Information Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN2 yrs
Network Switch For Cisco Nexus 7710 N77-F348XP-23 N77-SUP2E N77-F324FQ-25 Cisco Nexus Switch Modular Switch
New 12 Ports 25G Network Essentials Modular Switch for Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300X-12Y-E
Shanghai Fukangan Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN2 yrs
Modular Gigabit SFP Ports Full-Duplex for C9404R-A/E 48-Port Enterprise Core Switch POE 10/100/1000Mbps VLAN SNMP QoS Support
Dongfang Ronghe (Beijing) Information Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Ciscos Switch New Original C9300X-12Y-E C9300X-12Y-A C9300 Series 12-port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Modular Network Switch
100% New Original C9300X-12Y-A C9300 Series 12-port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Modular Uplink Network Advantage Switch C9300X-12Y-E
Beijing ZCO System Limited🇨🇳CN8 yrs
Cis Co Switch 48 Port Modular Switch C9300-48P-A Original New
Beijing Huayue Beishang Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN4 yrs
USED C9606R 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis Network Switch Catalyst Module Ready 25.6 Tbps Throughput 48 Ports Provide test Reports
Beijing Lideli Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN2 yrsCiscos Switch New Original C9300X-12Y-E C9300X-12Y-A C9300 Series 12-port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Modular Network Switch
Ciscos Switch C9300X-12Y-E C9300X-12Y-A C9300 Series 12-port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Modular Network Switch
Ready to Ship C9200-NM-4X 9000 Switch Modules
100% New Original C9300X-12Y-A C9300 Series 12-port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Modular Uplink Network Advantage Switch C9300X-12Y-E
Cis Co Switch 48 Port Modular Switch C9300-48P-A Original New
USED C9606R 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis Network Switch Catalyst Module Ready 25.6 Tbps Throughput 48 Ports Provide test Reports
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