Product Bulletin, no. 1091
Cisco 1600-R Models Will Replace Cisco 1600 Original Models
Introduction
Cisco Systems is replacing the original Cisco 1600 models with the new Cisco 1600-R models. The Cisco 1600-R models were released in March 1999 and are bundled with IOS® IP software.
The Cisco 1600-R models provide greater performance, easier upgradability, and lower cost of ownership. In all other respects, the Cisco 1600-R models deliver the same functionality as the Cisco 1600 original models.
The following URL contains additional product information on the Cisco 1600-R models:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/cisco/mkt/access/1600/prodlit/895_pb.htm
This product bulletin provides information about the products affected, their availability, and substitute products.
Product Substitution
| Old Product | Substitute Product | Product Description |
|---|---|---|
| CISCO1601 |
CISCO1601-R |
Ethernet/Serial Modular Router |
| CISCO1602 |
CISCO1602-R |
Ethernet/Serial Modular Router with 56k DSU 4-wire |
| CISCO1603 |
CISCO1603-R |
Ethernet/ISDN-BRI Modular Router |
| CISCO1604 |
CISCO1604-R |
Ethernet/ISDN-BRI Modular Router with NT1 |
Key EOS/EOL Dates for Cisco 1600 Original Models
| Milestone | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Sales |
August 1, 2000 |
Last day to place orders for Cisco 1600 original model |
| Last Ship Date |
September 1, 2000 |
Last date the product will be directly shipped out of Cisco manufacturing or similar Cisco order fulfillment stations. After End-of-Manufaturing/End-of-Production, the product will not be manufactured |
| Last Date for Hardware Support |
August 1, 2002 |
Cisco will no longer make changes to the hardware |
| Last Date for Software Support |
August 1, 2003 |
Cisco will no longer make changes to the software |
| Last Date for Contract Renewal |
August 1, 2004 |
Last day that a customer can renew an existing service contract, provided it does not extend beyond Last Date of Support. After this date, contracts shall not be processed. The service parts shall be disabled on this date |
| Last Date for Service Support |
August 1, 2005 |
The last date to receive service and support for the product. After this date, all support services for the product are unavailable, RMAs are not accepted and the product becomes obsolete |
| Expiration Date for (Renewed) Contracts |
August 1, 2005 |
This product will expire from the renewed contract |
Alternative Solution
The Cisco 1700 modular access router series builds upon the success of the Cisco 1600 series, delivering advanced services including voice/data integration, virtual private networks (VPNs), and broadband connections. In addition to the 1600-R models, customers are encouraged to also consider the Cisco 1700 series as substitute products for the Cisco 1600 original models.
Assistance
For orderability questions, please contact your customer service representative.