End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches

Product Bulletin No. 1716 End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches Cisco Systems announces the end-of-sale and end-of life dates for the Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches. The last day to order the Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches is July 27, 2002. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) as shown in Table 1 of the EoL bulletin. Table 1 describes the end-of-life milestones, definitions, and dates for the Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches. Table 2 lists the product part numbers affected by this announcement. Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches. Milestone Definition Date End-of-Sale Date Last Ship Date: HW End of SW Maintenance Releases Date: OS SW Last Date of Support: HW The last date to order the product through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date. The last-possible ship date that can be requested of Cisco and/or its contract manufacturers. Actual ship date is dependent on lead time. The last date that Cisco Engineering may release any final software maintenance releases or bug fixes. After this date, Cisco Engineering will no longer develop, repair, maintain, or test the product software. The last date to receive service and support for the product. After this date, all support services for the product are unavailable, and the product becomes obsolete. July 27, 2002 October 25, 2002 July 27, 2003 July 27, 2007 Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement End-of-Sale Product Part Number Product Description Replacement Product Part Number Replacement Product Description WS-C1912-A 12 Port 10BaseT Switch w/2 100BaseTX Ports;Ent Ed Upgradable WS-C2950-12 12 port, 10/100 Catalyst Switch, WS-C1912-EN 12 Port 10MB Switch 2 100BaseTX Ports, ISL,CGMP,RMON WS-C2950-12 12 port, 10/100 Catalyst Switch, WS-C1912C-A 12 Port 10BaseTSwitch w/1 100BaseTX;1 100BaseFX;Ent Ed Upgd WS-C1912C-EN 12 Port 10Mb Switch 1 100TX, 1 100 FX Port, ISL,CGMP,RMON WS-C1924-A 24 Port 10Mb Switch W/2 100BaseTX Ports; Ent Ed Upgradable WS-C1924-A-BU WS-C1924-A-5PACK BUNDLE See the Product Migration Options section below for detailed information on replacing this product. WS-C1924-EN 24 Port 10Mb Switch, 2 100BaseTX Ports, ISL,CGMP,RMON All contents are Copyright 1992 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 5

WS-C1924-EN-DC Catalyst 1900, 24 10BT, 2 TX, DC power WS-C2950G-24-EI-DC 24 10/100 + 2 GBIC slots, Enhanced Image, DC version WS-C1924C-A 24 Port 10Mb Switch w/1 100BaseTX, 1 100 Base FX;Ent Ed Upgd WS-C1924C-EN 24 Port 10Mb Switch, 1 100 TX, 1 100 FX Port,ISL,CGMP,RMON WS-C1924F-A Catalyst 1900 Std Edition with 24 10BT, 2 100BaseFX ports WS-C1924F-EN Catalyst 1900 Ent Edition with 24 10BT, 2 100BaseFX ports WS-C2828-A 24 Port Mod 10Mb switch, 2 slots, 8K MAC; Ent Ed Upgradable WS-C2828-EN 24 Port Modular 10Mb Switch 2 Slots, 8K MAC,ISL,CGMP,RMON WS-X2811 WS-X2818 WS-X2821 WS-X2824 1-Port 100BaseTX Module for 8-Port 100BaseTX Module for 1-Port 100BaseFX Module for 4-Port 100BaseFX Module for PRODUCT MIGRATION OPTIONS Cisco recommends customers migrate to the recently introduced Catalyst 2950 Series switches, a complete line of 10/100 Mbps switches with enhanced Cisco IOS Software functionality for deploying data, video and voice services in small to mid-sized networks. Migrating to Catalyst 2950 Series Switches The EOS of the Cisco Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series switches provides the opportunity to increase network performance and functionality by transitioning to the Catalyst 2950 Series switches. These new switches enable Fast Ethernet connectivity as well as provide Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. In addition, customers can deploy Layer 2-4 services for higher availability, enhanced security and advanced quality of service (QoS). The Catalyst 2950 Series encompasses the following products: Catalyst 2950 Fast Ethernet Switches The Catalyst 2950 Fast Ethernet Series switches include the Catalyst 2950-12 and 2950-24 switches, which incorporate the standard image software for basic Cisco IOS software services. All contents are Copyright 1992 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 2 of 5

Key Benefits of the Catalyst 2950 Fast Ethernet Switches vs. Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches Wire-speed 10/100 Mbps connectivity in 12- and 24-port versions. QoS at the edge of the network ensures that traffic is classified, prioritized, and congestion is avoided at the first possible opportunity. The Catalyst 2950 Fast Ethernet switches support 802.1p class of service (CoS) classification, 4 egress queues per port, and sophisticated scheduling algorithms such as Weighted Round Robin (WRR). Multicast management through IGMP snooping applied at the edge of the network minimizes congestion and provides scalability in networks employing video. Security through private virtual LAN (VLAN) edge provides isolation between ports on a switch. Catalyst 2950 Intelligent Ethernet Series Switches The Catalyst 2950 Intelligent Ethernet Switches include the Catalyst 2950T-24, 2950C-24 along with the 2950G switches with Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) uplinks. The switches incorporate the enhanced software image to provide high availability, enhanced security and advanced QoS. The enhanced software image provides intelligent services at the edge of the network. Key Benefits of the Catalyst 2950 Intelligent Ethernet Series Switches vs. Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Series Switches Wire-speed 10/100 Mbps connectivity with gigabit uplink capability. Advanced QoS at the edge of the network allows superior handling of mission-critical and bandwidth-intensive applications such as voice, video, and ERP by ensuring that traffic is classified, prioritized, and congestion is avoided at the first possible opportunity. The Catalyst 2950 Intelligent Ethernet switches support 802.1p CoS and DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) classification based on Layer 2-4 information, 4 egress queues per port, and sophisticated scheduling algorithms such as WRR. Sophisticated traffic management at the edge of the network allows complete bandwidth control to help optimize network performance by eliminating unwanted traffic. The Catalyst 2950 Intelligent Ethernet switches support rate-limiting based on Layer 2-4 information. Security features at the edge of the network permit more effective security by extending the protected border to the network's outermost perimeter. The Catalyst 2950 Intelligent Ethernet switches support Access Control Parameters (ACPs) that enable the filtering of traffic based on Layer 2-4 information. Multicast management through IGMP snooping applied at the edge of the network minimizes congestion and provides scalability in networks employing video. Customers can use the Cisco Technology Migration Plan (TMP) to trade in products and receive credit toward the purchase of new Cisco equipment. For more information about Cisco TMP, go to: http://www.cisco.com/go/tradein/. The Cisco TMP application requires all users to have a Cisco.com user ID. Customers may be able to continue to purchase the end-of-sale product through Cisco's Authorized Refurbished Equipment program. Refurbished units of the end-of-sale product are available in limited supply for sale in certain countries on a first-come, first-served basis. For information about the refurbished equipment program, go to: http://www.cisco.com/en/us/ordering/or6/or17/order_refurbished_equipment_program_description.html All contents are Copyright 1992 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 5

FOR MORE INFORMATION Catalyst 2950 Series Fast Ethernet and Intelligent Ethernet Switches http://www.cisco.com/go/catalyst2950 Catalyst 1900/2820 Series Ethernet Switches http://www.cisco.com/en/us/products/hw/switches/ps574/index.html Warranty Information http://www.cisco.com/en/us/products/prod_warranties_item09186a00801e7cdc.html For more information about the Cisco End-of-Life Policy, go to: http://www.cisco.com/en/us/products/prod_end_of_life.html To subscribe to receive end-of-life/end-of-sale information, go to: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/support/fieldnoticetool/field-notice All contents are Copyright 1992 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 4 of 5