END-OF-LIFE NOTICE, NO. 980
INTRODUCTION
Cisco Systems® is announcing the End-of-Sale (EoS) for the Route Switch Processor 1 (RSP1). New Cisco® 7505 platforms will now ship with the RSP2 as the default Route Switch Processor, effective September 24, 1999. All other components of the Cisco 7505, as well as the list price, remain unchanged. The RSP1 spare (RSP1=) will remain orderable until March 31, 2000.
In summary, last orderable dates for the RSP1 follow:
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Last Order Date |
RSP1= |
March 31, 2000 |
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Product Change |
Cisco 7505 |
September 24, 1999 |
RSP2 replaces RSP1 |
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
End-of-Sale refers to the time when certain products are no longer available for new purchases. It does not apply to the service and support programs for those products. Cisco will continue to support the RSP1 after EoS through the SMARTnet® and Comprehensive Maintenance programs. Customers with either of these service contracts are entitled to free software updates, 24-hour phone support through the Technical Assistance Center, and advance replacement hardware for repairs. 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. Cisco is committed to providing software support for a minimum of two years and providing hardware support for a period of five years after the EoS date. Appendix A has a complete list of various dates associated with the End-of-Life process.
PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION
The RSP1 is replaced by other members of the Route Switch Processor family; the RSP2 and RSP4.
APPENDIX A: END-OF-LIFE SCHEDULE