Old, obsolete, low or no value — we buy the Cisco WS-C6506-E (Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 6-slot chassis,12RU,no PS,no Fan Tray) in bulk, working or not, and handle the logistics. No testing, no boxing, no cherry picking. The problem disappears.
Get an OfferCisco support for the WS-C6506-E ended on October 31, 2025. Hardware past its last date of support can no longer be covered by a Cisco service contract, which is usually when organizations retire it.
| Part number | WS-C6506-E |
|---|---|
| Cisco description | Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 6-slot chassis,12RU,no PS,no Fan Tray |
| Product family | Cisco Catalyst 6500 / 7600 |
| End-of-life announced | October 31, 2019 |
| End of sale | October 30, 2020 |
| Last date of support | October 31, 2025 |
| Cisco replacement | C9606R — Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis |
Dates and descriptions from Cisco’s end-of-sale and end-of-life announcement.
Cisco lists the C9606R (Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series 6 Slot Chassis) as the replacement for the WS-C6506-E. If you are migrating, send us the WS-C6506-E cards coming out of your chassis. We buy the whole lot, working or not.
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