The Cisco 3600 Series was introduced in 1996, providing unprecedented levels of modularity and performance to solve branch office networking needs. Cisco Systems® is announcing the End-of-Sale (EoS) and End-of-Life (EoL) of the Cisco 3600 Series routers, consisting of the Cisco 3620, Cisco 3640A, and Cisco 3660 (non .-CO. models). The last day to order the affected products is December 31, 2003.
Cisco® encourages customers to move to the Cisco 3700 Series routers as replacements for the Cisco 3600 Series. With onboard LAN/WAN connectivity, new high-density service modules, additional memory capacity, integrated inline IP Phone power, and support for multiple Advanced Integration Modules (AIMs), the Cisco 3700 Series delivers new levels of branch office service density and performance in a compact form factor.
CISCO 3600 SERIES PRODUCTS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
The following Cisco 3600 Series products are not affected by this announcement.
Table 1. Products Not Affected
Product Number
Description
Cisco 3631
CISCO3631-CO-AC
CISCO 3631-CO with AC Power Supply
CISCO3631-CO-DC
CISCO 3631-CO with DC Power Supply
CISCO3631-CO-DC-U
CISCO 3631-CO with Universal DC Power Supply
All Cisco 3631 Spares
All Cisco 3631 memory, Flash, and rack-mount spares are not affected by this End-of-Sale Announcement
All Cisco 3631 IOS® Feature Sets
All Cisco IOS Feature Sets are not affected by this End-of-Sale Announcement
Cisco 3660 Telco Models
CISCO3662-AC-CO
Dual 10/100E Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Mod Router-AC w/Telco SW
CISCO3662-DC-CO
Dual 10/100E Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Mod Router 2 x DC PS, Telco SW
All Cisco 3660 Flash and SDRAM Memory Spares
All Cisco 3660 Series flash and memory spares are not affected by this End-of-Sales Announcement
Cisco IOS Telco Feature Sets
The Telco, Telco Plus, and Telco Plus with IPSec Feature Sets are not affected by this End-of-Sale Announcement
CISCO 3620 PRODUCTS AFFECTED BY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
The following Cisco 3620 products are affected by this End-of-Sale and End-of-Life announcement.
CISCO 3620 CHASSIS
All Cisco 3620 chassis including the Cisco 3620 chassis are affected by this announcement.
Table 2 lists the product numbers covered by this End-of-Sale announcement.
Table 2. 3620 Chassis Affected
Product Number
Description
Chassis
CISCO3620
Cisco 3620 2-slot Modular Router-AC with IP software
CISCO3620-DC
Cisco 3620 2-slot Modular Router-DC with IP software
CISCO3620-RPS
Cisco 3620 2-slot Modular Router-use with AC RPS with IP
Cisco 3620 Bundles
3620MBUNDLE-24DM
3620 PRI Dial Bundle: 1FE2CE1-U, 24DM, IP IOS
3620MBUNDLE-30DM
3620 PRI Dial Bundle: 1FE2CE1-U, 30DM, IP IOS
Factory Memory Upgrades
MEM3620-32U48D
32 to 48 MB DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 3620
MEM3620-32U64D
3- to 64 MB DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 3620
Software
IOS Software
All 3620 IOS Software for new 3620s (see Table for IOS Software spares, upgrades, and relicensing)
FL-MCM-NEW-3620
License for a new 3620-based MCM for Video/Enterprise
FL-GK-NEW-3620
License for a new 3620-based GK for Voice
CISCO 3620 SPARES
Spare parts for the Cisco 3620 will continue to be sold for one year after the End-of-Sale of the Cisco 3620 chassis. Table 3 lists the spare parts that are affected by this announcement.
Table 3. Cisco 3620 Spares Affected
Product Number
Description
Memory Spare Parts
MEM3620-16D=
16 MB DRAM SIMM for the Cisco 3620 Series
MEM3620-2X16D=
32 MB DRAM for the Cisco 3620 (2 x 16 MB DRAM SIMMs)
MEM3620-8D=
8 MB DRAM SIMM for the Cisco 3620 Series
Power Supplies and Power Accessories
PWR-3620-AC=
AC Power Supply for the Cisco 3620
PWR-3620-DC=
DC Power Supply for the Cisco 3620
ACS-3620RPS=
RPS Field Upgrade for the Cisco 3620
Miscellaneous
ACS-3620RM-19=
19 inch Rack-Mount Kit for the Cisco 3620
ACS-3620RM-24=
24 inch Rack-Mount Kit for the Cisco 3620
ACS-3620NEBS/ETSI=
NEBS/ETSI Telco Accessory Kit for Cisco 3620
DOC-3620-ICG=
Cisco 3620 Installation and Configuration Guide
Software
IOS Software spares
All 3620 IOS spares are affected
IOS Software upgrades
All 3620 IOS feature set upgrades are affected
Software Relicensing
All IOS relicensing for used 3620s are affected
CISCO 3620 IOS SOFTWARE SUPPORT
The Cisco 3620 Router will continue to support new IOS features through 12.2T and software bug fixes through the end of 12.3 Mainline. The Cisco 3620 will not be supported in IOS 12.3T (the technology train) because the Cisco 3620 lacks the memory capacity to add new software features. Customers will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) until July 2008.
CISCO 3620 END-OF-LIFE MILESTONES
Table 4 below describes the End-of-Life milestones, definitions, and dates for the affected products.
Table 4. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Cisco 3620
Milestone
Definition
Date
End-of-Life Announcement
The document that announces the End-of-Sale and End-of-Life of a product to the general public.
June 2, 2003
End-of-Sale, Chassis And Bundles
The last date to order Cisco 3620 chassis and bundles through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale.
December 31, 2003
End-of-Sale, Spares
The last date to order Cisco 3620 spares through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms.
December 31, 2004
Last Shipment Date
The last possible date that Cisco and/or its contract manufacturers ship the affected product.
March 31, 2004
End Of Software Maintenance Releases
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. However, Cisco will provide technical support until the last date of support.
The final maintenance release of IOS 12.3 Mainline, or December 31, 2005, whichever comes last
End Of New Service Attachment
For equipment and software that is not covered by a service-and-support contract, this is the last date to order a new service-and-support contract or add the equipment and/or software to an existing service-and-support contract.
December 31, 2004
Last Date Of Support
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.
December 31, 2008
CISCO 3620 PRODUCT MIGRATION OPTIONS
The recommended replacements for the Cisco 3620 are the Cisco 2691 and the Cisco 3700 Series routers. The Cisco 2691 and Cisco 3700 Multiservice Access Routers are based on the same modular concepts as the Cisco 3600 Series, but enable dramatically higher levels of performance and application integration in enterprise branch offices. The Cisco 2691 and Cisco 3700 Series provide support for the full range of LAN and WAN media connectivity options available on the Cisco 3620. Table 5 provides relevant information for migrating from the Cisco 3620 to the Cisco 2691 and Cisco 3700 Series Routers.
Table 5. Comparison of Cisco 3620, Cisco 2691, and Cisco 3725
Feature
Cisco 3620
Cisco 2691
Cisco 3725
Performance (kpps)
20-40
70
100
Rack Unit Height
1 RU
2 RU
2 RU
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Interfaces
0
2
2
Network Module Slots
2
1
2
WAN Interface Card Slots
0
3
3
Advanced Integration Module Slots
0
2
2
Default and Maximum DRAM Memory
32 MB default, 64 MB max
64 MB default, 256 MB max
128 MB default, 256 MB max
Default and Maximum Flash Memory
16 MB default, 32 MB max
32 MB default, 128 MB max
32 MB default, 128 MB max
Power Options
AC, DC, and external redundant AC power
AC and external redundant AC power
AC, DC, and external redundant AC power
Internal IP Phone Power Supply Option
No
No
Yes
First supported IOS Releases
• 11.1(7)AA
• RPS: 11.2(7)P
12.2(8)T1
12.2(8)T1
In particular, the Cisco 3725 offers a compelling solution price. The value pricing is apparent when comparing a Cisco 3620 chassis with a combination LAN/WAN network module and comparable memory with that offered on the Cisco 3725. With onboard LAN/WAN connectivity, new high-density service modules, and support for multiple Advanced Integration Modules (AIMs), the Cisco 3700 delivers new levels of branch office service density and performance in a compact form factor.
32 to 48 MB DRAM Factory Upgrade for the Cisco 3640
MEM3640-32U64D
32 to 64 MB DRAM Factory Upgrade for the Cisco 3640
MEM3640-32U96D
32 to 96 MB DRAM Factory Upgrade for the Cisco 3640
MEM3640-32U128D
32 to 128 MB DRAM Factory Upgrade for the Cisco 3640
Software
IOS Software
All Cisco 3640 IOS Software for new 3640s (see Table for IOS Software spares, upgrades, and relicensing)
FL-MCM-NEW-3640
License for a new Cisco 3640-based MCM for Video/Enterprise
FL-GK-NEW-3640
License for a new Cisco 3640-based GK for Voice
CISCO 3640A SPARES
Spare parts for the Cisco 3640A will continue to be sold for one year after the End-of-Sale of the Cisco 3640A chassis. Table 7 lists the spare parts that are affected by this announcement.
Table 7. Cisco 3640/3640A Spares Affected
Product Number
Description
Memory Spare Parts
MEM3640-2X8D=
16 MB DRAM for the Cisco 3640 (2 x 8 MB DRAM SIMMs)
MEM3640-2X16D=
32 MB DRAM for the Cisco 3640 (2 x 16 MB DRAM SIMMs)
MEM3640-2X32D=
64 MB DRAM for the Cisco 3640 (2 x 32 MB DRAM SIMMs)
MEM3640-4X32D=
128 MB DRAM for the Cisco 3640 (4 x 32 MB DRAM SIMMs)
Power Supplies and Power Accessories
PWR-3640-AC=
AC Power Supply for the Cisco 3640
PWR-3640-DC=
DC Power Supply for the Cisco 3640
ACS-3640RPS=
RPS Field Upgrade for the C3640
Miscellaneous
ACS-3640RM-19=
19 Inch Rack-Mount Kit for the Cisco 3640
ACS-3640RM-24=
24 Inch Rack-Mount Kit for the Cisco 3640
ACS-3640NEBS/ETSI=
NEBS/ETSI Telco Accessory Kit for Cisco 3640
DOC-3640SC-ICG=
Cisco 3640 Installation and Configuration Guide
Software
IOS Software spares
All Cisco 3640 IOS spares are affected
IOS Software upgrades
All Cisco 3640 IOS feature set upgrades are affected
Software relicensing
All IOS relicensing for used 3640s are affected
CISCO IOS SOFTWARE SUPPORT
The Cisco 3640 and Cisco 3640A routers will continue to support new IOS features through 12.3T and software bug fixes through the end of 12.4 Mainline. The Cisco 3640/Cisco 3640A will not be supported in IOS 12.4T (the technology train). Customers will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) until July 2008.
END-OF-LIFE MILESTONES
Table 8 below describes the End-of-Life milestones, definitions, and dates for the affected products.
Table 8. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Cisco 3640A and 3640 spares
Milestone
Definition
Date
End-of-Life Announcement
The document that announces the End-of-Sale and End-of-Life of a product to the general public.
June 2, 2003
End-of-Sale, Chassis and Bundles
The last date to order Cisco 3640A chassis and bundles through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale.
December 31, 2003
End-of-Sale, Spares
The last date to order Cisco 3640A spares through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms.
December 31, 2004
Last Shipment Date
The last possible date that Cisco and/or its contract manufacturers ship the affected product.
March 31, 2004
End of Software Maintenance Releases
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. However, Cisco will provide technical support until the last date of support.
The final maintenance release of IOS 12.4 Mainline, or December 31, 2006, whichever comes last.
End of New Service Attachment
For equipment and software that is not covered by a service-and-support contract, this is the last date to order a new service-and-support contract or add the equipment and/or software to an existing service-and-support contract.
December 31, 2004
End of Service Contract Renewal
The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product. The extension or renewal period cannot extend beyond the last date of support.
December 31, 2007
Last Date of Support
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.
December 31, 2008
PRODUCT MIGRATION OPTIONS
Recommended Migration for CISCO3640A, CISCO3640A-DC, and CISCO3640A-RPS
The recommended replacements for the Cisco 3640A are the Cisco 3725 and the Cisco 3745 Series routers. The Cisco 3725 and Cisco 3745 Multiservice Access Routers are based on the same modular concepts as the Cisco 3600 Series, but enable dramatically higher levels of performance and application integration in enterprise branch offices. The Cisco 3725 and Cisco 3745 Series provide support for the full range of LAN and WAN media connectivity options available on the Cisco 3640A.
In particular, the Cisco 3700 platforms offer a compelling solution price. The value pricing is apparent when comparing a Cisco 3640A Chassis, with a combination LAN/WAN network module and comparable memory with that offered on the Cisco 3700 platforms. With onboard LAN/WAN connectivity, new high-density service modules, and support for multiple Advanced Integration Modules (AIMs), the Cisco 3700 delivers new levels of branch office service density and performance in a compact form factor.
