Product Bulletin, No. 1866
End of Sales: Route Switch Processor 2 (RSP2)
Introduction
With the recent introduction of high performance Route Switch Processor 16 (RSP16) for use on with Cisco 7500 Series router Cisco Systems is announcing the end of sale (EOS) for Route Switch Processor 2 (RSP2). The RSP2 will be orderable until February 16, 2003.
Table 1: RSP2 and RSP2 Releated Products Reaching End of Sale
| Product ID | Description | EOS Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
|
RSP2 |
Cisco 7507/7513 Route Switch Processor (Default) |
February 16, 2003 |
|
RSP2= |
Cisco 7507/7513 Route Switch Processor (Spare) |
February 16, 2003 |
|
RSP2/2 |
Dual RSP2 Option for 7507 and 7513 |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC8M= |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 8 MB Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC16M |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 16 MB Option (Default) |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC16M= |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 16 MB Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC20M |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 20 MB Option |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC20M= |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 20 MB Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC32M |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 32 MB Option |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-FLC32M= |
RSP Flash Credit Card: 32MB Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-16M= |
RSP 16 MB DRAM Upgrade Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-32M |
RSP 32 MB DRAM Option (Default) |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-32M= |
RSP 32 MB DRAM Upgrade Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-64M |
RSP 64 MB DRAM Option |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-64M= |
RSP 64 MB DRAM Upgrade Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-128M |
RSP 128 MB DRAM Option |
February 16, 2003 |
|
MEM-RSP-128M= |
RSP 128 MB DRAM Upgrade Kit |
February 16, 2003 |
Other Product IDs reaching EOS include CISCO7505, CISCO7507 and CISCO7513 bundles. These bundles include RSP2. Note: This does not impact the Cisco 7500 Series Routers. Customer may continue to order Cisco 7505, Cisco 7507 and 7513 chassis with RSP4+, RSP8 or the new RSP16.
Substitute Products
Customers may continue to purchase RSP4+, RSP8, and the new RP16. All RSPs include ECC memory protection and are higher in performance than the RSP2.
Table 2: Substitute Products
| Product ID | Description |
|---|---|
|
RSP4+ |
Cisco 7500 Route Switch Processor 4+ |
|
RSP4+= |
Cisco 7500 Route Switch Processor 4+ (Spare) |
|
RSP8 |
Cisco 7500 Route Switch Processor 8 |
|
RSP8= |
Cisco 7500 Route Switch Processor 8 (Spare) |
|
RSP16 |
Cisco 7500 Route Switch Processor 16 |
|
RSP16= |
Cisco 7500 Route Switch Processor 16 (Spare) |
Support Programs
End of sales 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 RSP2 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 replaced 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 three 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.
Appendix A: End-of-Life Schedule
Table 3: RSP2 and Associated Products End-of-Life Schedule
|
End-of-Sale Announcement |
August 16, 2002 |
|
End of Sale for RSP2 (See Table 1) |
February 16, 2003 This product will no longer be orderable after the date specified. |
|
End of Shipment for RSP2 (See Table 1) |
March 16, 2003 (depending on size of final orders and resultant lead times) |
|
End of Software Maintenance |
February 16, 2005 |
|
End of Hardware Maintenance |
February 16, 2008 After February 16, 2008, no hardware repairs or exchanges will be available for the RSP2. |