Is the Catalyst 6500 end of life?

Yes. Cisco's notice for the Catalyst 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E, VS-S2T-10G and VS-S2T-10G-XL set end of sale on 30 October 2020 and the last date of support on 31 October 2025, so Cisco support for the chassis and the Supervisor 2T has ended. The Supervisor 720-3B and 3BXL left sale on 30 January 2013, with Cisco support ended on 31 January 2018.

What is the difference between the WS-SUP720-3BXL and the VS-S2T-10G-XL?

They are two supervisor generations. The WS-SUP720-3BXL carries the MSFC3 and PFC3BXL and has two Gigabit uplinks, one SFP and one that takes an SFP or a 10/100/1000 RJ-45 connection. The VS-S2T-10G-XL is the Supervisor Engine 2T with MSFC5 and PFC4XL, two 10GbE and three 1GbE uplinks, and it is the supervisor the 6800-series DFC4 modules need. Cisco named the VS-S2T-10G-XL as a replacement for the Sup720-3BXL.

What condition and warranty come with a Cisco Catalyst 6500 part from Townsend?

Each listing prints its own condition. Units sold as new, refurbished or used are bench tested before they are listed: every port and module slot is checked and the previous owner's configuration is erased. They are covered by the Townsend warranty from the date of delivery; if the hardware fails in normal use we repair it or replace it with a tested unit, and the length and terms are on our warranty page. Unused hardware can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Cisco software licences and support contracts are not part of our warranty.

VS-S2T-10G-XL Cisco Supervisor Engine, Refurbished, 3x 1GbE SFP and 2x 10GbE X2

Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: VS-S2T-10G-XL has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on the warranty page and the refund policy.
Availability: In stock

$2,945

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The Cisco VS-S2T-10G-XL is a supervisor engine with 3 ports of 1GbE SFP and 2 ports of 10GbE X2. It is a module that installs into a host chassis and does not run on its own. This unit is refurbished (used): inspected, powered on and functionally tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. It ships as the module only.

Maker description: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 2T XL
Compatible with: Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E and C6807-XL (E-Series only)
HOW IT DIFFERS: VS-S2T-10G-XL is the Supervisor Engine 2T XL with MSFC5 and PFC4XL: 1024K IPv4 and 512K IPv6 routes, 256K QoS/security ACEs, 450W maximum. Its sister VS-S2T-10G carries the PFC4: 256K IPv4 and 128K IPv6 routes, 64K ACEs, 435W maximum. Both have 2 x 10GbE X2 and 3 x 1GbE SFP uplinks.
End of sale: October 30, 2020 Cisco notice

Model: VS-S2T-10G-XL
Network Ports: 3 × 1GbE
Connectors: X2, SFP
Type: Supervisor Engine
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Cisco
Product line	Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 2T
Uplinks	2x 10GbE X2
Total ports	5
Fastest port	10GbE
Throughput	2 Tbps system fabric, 80 Gbps per slot with compatible line cards
Dimensions	1.73 x 14.4 x 16 in (4.4 x 36.6 x 40.6 cm)
Weight	12.0 lb
Power draw (maximum)	450 W
Memory (DRAM)	2 GB (4 GB with 2 GB upgrade)
Flash storage	1 GB Compact Flash
MAC addresses	128K
IPv4 routes	1024K
IPv6 routes	512K
VLANs	4K
End of support	October 31, 2025
Replacement model	Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 1 Module (C9600-SUP-1)

Cisco datasheet

Testing process

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Cisco Catalyst 6500-E chassis and Supervisor 2T	2019-10-31	2020-10-30	2025-10-31	C9610R chassis, C9600-SUP-1, C9600X-SUP-2, C9610-SUP-3 (Catalyst 9600/9610)	Cisco notice

Questions about the Cisco Catalyst 6500 family

Is the Catalyst 6500 end of life?: Yes. Cisco's notice for the Catalyst 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E, VS-S2T-10G and VS-S2T-10G-XL set end of sale on 30 October 2020 and the last date of support on 31 October 2025, so Cisco support for the chassis and the Supervisor 2T has ended. The Supervisor 720-3B and 3BXL left sale on 30 January 2013, with Cisco support ended on 31 January 2018.
What is the difference between the WS-SUP720-3BXL and the VS-S2T-10G-XL?: They are two supervisor generations. The WS-SUP720-3BXL carries the MSFC3 and PFC3BXL and has two Gigabit uplinks, one SFP and one that takes an SFP or a 10/100/1000 RJ-45 connection. The VS-S2T-10G-XL is the Supervisor Engine 2T with MSFC5 and PFC4XL, two 10GbE and three 1GbE uplinks, and it is the supervisor the 6800-series DFC4 modules need. Cisco named the VS-S2T-10G-XL as a replacement for the Sup720-3BXL.
What condition and warranty come with a Cisco Catalyst 6500 part from Townsend?: Each listing prints its own condition. Units sold as new, refurbished or used are bench tested before they are listed: every port and module slot is checked and the previous owner's configuration is erased. They are covered by the Townsend warranty from the date of delivery; if the hardware fails in normal use we repair it or replace it with a tested unit, and the length and terms are on our warranty page. Unused hardware can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Cisco software licences and support contracts are not part of our warranty.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Cisco VS-S2T-10G-XL. Ships as the module only; it installs into a host chassis, so no rack kit, power cables or console cord are included.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed VS-S2T-10G-XL was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on the testing process.