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EoS for Cisco Transaction Connection for the Cisco 7200 and 7500 Series Routers

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END-OF-LIFE NOTICE, NO. 1502

INTRODUCTION

Cisco Systems® announces the End-of-Life for the Cisco Transaction Connection (CTRC) on the Cisco® 7200 and 7500 Series router platforms.

OVERVIEW

A feature of the Cisco IOS® Software, Cisco Transaction Connection (CTRC) connected TCP/IP-based Windows and UNIX desktop applications directly to DB2 and Customer Information Control System (CICS), thus eliminating gateways and proprietary host software. Improvements to DB2 and CICS that allow native access through TCP/IP networks have reduced the need for a router-based solution.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED AND SCHEDULE

CTRC will no longer be available for the Cisco 7200 and 7500 Series router platforms. The Cisco IOS Software releases affected by this announcement include Release 11.3T, 12.0, 12.0 T, and 12.1. Table 1 outlines the schedule for affected products.

Table 1. Last Date of Sale and Support for Affected CTRC Products

Product Number

Description

Last Sale Date

Last Support Date

CTRC-2.0-100

Cisco Transaction Connection 2.0-100 Session License

10/01/2001

10/01/2004

CTRC-2.0-500

Cisco Transaction Connection 2.0-500 Session License

10/01/2001

10/01/2004

CTRC-2.0-5000

Cisco Transaction Connection 2.0-5000 Session License

10/01/2001

10/01/2004

KEY PROGRAM DATES

• End-of-Life Announcement-September 1, 2001

• End-of-Sale-October 1, 2001

• Last Ship Date-October 15, 2001 (estimate)

• End of SW Maintenance Support-October 1, 2004

SUPPORT

End of Sale refers to the time when specific products are no longer available for new purchases. Cisco will continue to support CTRC through SMARTnet® and comprehensive maintenance programs. Customers with these service contracts are entitled to free software updates and 24-hour telephone support through the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Comprehensive maintenance customers also receive onsite service. Customers who do not have a maintenance contract can purchase software updates and hardware repair services from Cisco to meet specific requirements rather than full service coverage.

MIGRATION

Cisco no longer offers an equivalent application. Customers are encouraged to migrate to native TCP/IP access to their DB2 and CICS applications.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For product marketing support, contact:
Ken Kauffmann
Manager, Product Management
E-mail: kauffman@cisco.com
Telephone: 919 392-3704