Cisco ACE10-6500-K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ACE Application Control Engine Module
Past Last Date of Support (Jan 31, 2019)The ACE Module was a Catalyst 6500 and 7600 services blade that provided server load balancing, SSL offload and application security for data center traffic. Cisco discontinued the ACE line without a direct hardware successor, so customers typically move application delivery into modern routing and security platforms or dedicated load-balancer appliances.
Cisco ACE10-6500-K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Mar 1, 2012
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Jan 31, 2019
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco ACE10-6500-K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ACE10-6500-K9 effective Mar 1, 2012. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jan 31, 2019, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco ACE10-6500-K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform (C8500-12X). Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the ACE10-6500-K9?
Not from Cisco. The ACE10-6500-K9 passed its Last Date of Support (Jan 31, 2019), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.