After November 1, 1995, the Access Server 2509 through 2512 can be substituted.
End of Software Maintenance
November 1, 1996
After November 1, 1995, no new features will be added to software available for the ASM/4-CS. After November 1, 1996, no maintenance releases will be offered for the ASM/4-CS. Software release 10.4 will be the last to support the ASM/4-CS.
End of Hardware Maintenance
November 1, 1998
After November 1, 1998, no hardware repairs or exchanges will be available for the ASM/4-CS.
This product bulletin covers the issues associated with the end of sale of the Cisco ASM communication server product. The last order date for the ASM/4-CS is November 1, 1995. Information about exactly why, which products, availability and maintenance, product substitution, and customer information which describes the advantages of the new Access Server products are included.
Specific Products
Product Number
Description
ASM/4-CS
9-Slot Term Serv CSC/4
Availability
End of Sale
November 1, 1995
After November 1, 1995, the Access Server 2509 through 2512 can be substituted.
End of Software Maintenance
November 1, 1996
After November 1, 1995, no new features will be added to software available for the ASM/4-CS. After November 1, 1996, no maintenance releases will be offered for the ASM/4-CS. Software release 10.4 will be the last to support the ASM/4-CS.
End of Hardware Maintenance
November 1, 1998
After November 1, 1998, no hardware repairs or exchanges will be available for the ASM/4-CS.
Product Substitution
Cisco Access Servers 2509, 2510, 2511, and 2512 supersede the ASM/4-CS in both performance and functionality. The 2500 family of Access Servers contain new technology that enable superior async port speed (115.2Kbps vs. 38.4Kbps in the ASM/4-CS), reliable CISCO2500 platform routing capabilities, and the ability to add new software features as they are created for the 2500 family. The Access Servers are available in both 8 and 16 port versions as well as in Ethernet or Token Ring versions. All Access Servers have two high speed synchronous serial interfaces. Currently the Access Servers are being offered with 8 software feature sets:
SRB, RSRB, Proxy Explorer, SNA Local LU Address Prioritization, Local Acknowledgment, Administrative Filtering, NetBIOS Name Caching, Access Control Filtering
Note: IBM base functionality (SRB and associated features) is an available option with DT, IP/IPX, and IP feature sets. STUN, SDLLC, and TG/COS are only available with the EN feature set.
IBM base functionality (SRB and associated features) is an available option with DT, IP/IPX, and IP feature sets. STUN, SDLLC, and TG/COS are only available with the EN feature set.
