End-of-Sale of Fixed-Configuration Catalyst 2900 XL Switches
This announcement includes multi-pack units. The last order date was 10/31/2001. These EOS fixed configuration switches are being replaced by the recently launched Catalyst 2950 Series Switches, which provide superior functionality at the same price. Please note: this announcement does not affect modular configuration Catalyst 2900 XL Switches, which will continue to be sold and supported by Cisco.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/si/casi/ca2900xl/prodlit/1421_pp.htm

End-of-Sale of the Cisco Catalyst® 2900 Series XL ATM Switch Modules
Cisco recommends customers migrate their network implementation to Gigabit Ethernet technology with the recently introduced Catalyst 3550 Intelligent Ethernet switches. Customers wanting to continue with their ATM network infrastructures should consider solutions supporting ATM such as the Cisco 2600, 3600, 7200 or 8500 routers. The last order date for affected products is July 27, 2002.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/si/casi/ca2900xl/prodlit/1717_pp.htm

The Cisco Catalyst® 2900 Series XL is a family of modular 10/100 auto-sensing Fast Ethernet switches that offer outstanding performance, versatile modularity, and easy-to-use management. The Catalyst 2900 Series XL includes three modular configurations with different port densities, configuration options, and pricing to meet a broad range of network design requirements. The Catalyst 2900 XL line consists of the following switches: Catalyst 2912MF XL, 2924M XL and 2924M XL DC.

In addition, Catalyst 2900 XL switch modules enable users to grow their networks, minimize network downtime, and migrate to new technologies as their needs change. The Catalyst 2900 XL modules support 10BaseT/100BaseTX, 100BaseFX, 1000BaseX, and 1000BaseT:

• 10BaseT/100BaseTX Module
• 100BaseFX Switch Module
• 1000BaseT Module
• 100BaseFX Switch Module
• 1000BaseX Module

Cisco Switch Clustering technology - All Catalyst 2900 XL switches support Cisco Switch Clustering technology, which allows users to configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot up to 16 Catalyst 3550, 2950, 3500 XL, 2900 XL, 2900 LRE XL and 1900 Series switches from a Web browser and single IP address.

A multimedia demonstration shows how Cisco Cluster Management Suite and Cisco Switch Clustering technology provide powerful, easy-to-use management of Catalyst desktop Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switches.

Read more about the robust robust Cisco midmarket local-area network (LAN) solutions.

Free Ongoing Maintenance & Version Releases of Cisco IOS Software
Cisco is offering certain ongoing Maintenance and Version releases of Cisco® IOS software on Catalyst 2900 series XL and Catalyst 3500 series XL products free of charge, subject to the terms and conditions. These software releases are made available through the Cisco Software Center.

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