Cisco announces the end-of-sale and end-of life dates for the Cisco BWX Basestation/EMS Software Release 6.2 (Profile B) and Release 7.0 (Profile C). The last day to order the affected product(s) is August 6, 2010. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) as shown in Table 1 of the EoL bulletin. Table 1 describes the end-of-life milestones, definitions, and dates for the affected product(s). Table 2 lists the product part numbers affected by this announcement. For customers with active and paid service and support contracts, support will be available until the termination date of the contract, even if this date exceeds the Last Date of Support shown in Table 1.
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Cisco BWX Basestation/EMS Software Release 6.2 (Profile B) and Release 7.0 (Profile C)
Milestone
Definition
Date
End-of-Life Announcement Date
The date the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is distributed to the general public.
February 5, 2010
End-of-Sale Date
The last date to order the product through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date.
August 6, 2010
Last Ship Date:
OS SW, App. SW
The last-possible ship date that can be requested of Cisco and/or its contract manufacturers. Actual ship date is dependent on lead time.
November 4, 2010
End of SW Maintenance Releases Date:
OS SW, App. SW
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.
August 6, 2011
End of New Service Attachment Date:
OS SW, App. SW
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.
August 6, 2011
End of Service Contract Renewal Date:
App. SW
The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product.
November 1, 2012
End of Service Contract Renewal Date:
OS SW
The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product.
November 1, 2014
Last Date of Support:
App. SW
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.
August 31, 2013
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.
August 31, 2015
HW = Hardware OS SW = Operating System Software App. SW = Application Software
Table 2.Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
End-of-Sale Product Part Number
Product Description
Replacement Product Part Number
Replacement Product Description
Additional Information
WX-SW-BS2305-BAS1
Software License, Per 2305, 802.16e
WX-SW-BS2305-R7.1
Software, BWX 2305, Per Basestation, 802.16e, Release 7.1
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WX-SW-BS2305-BAS1
Software License, Per 2305, 802.16e
WX-SW-BS2305-UG-B
Software License, Per 2305, Rls 6 to Rls 7
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WX-SW-BS2305-R7.0
Software, BWX 2305, Per Basestation, 802.16e, Release 7.0
WX-SW-BS2305-R7.1
Software, BWX 2305, Per Basestation, 802.16e, Release 7.1
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WX-SW-BS8305-BAS1
Software License, Per 8305, 802.16e
WX-SW-BS8305-R7.1
Software, BWX 8305, Per Basestation, 802.16e, Release 7.1
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WX-SW-BS8305-R7.0
Software, BWX 8305, Per Basestation, 802.16e, Release 7.0
WX-SW-BS8305-R7.1
Software, BWX 8305, Per Basestation, 802.16e, Release 7.1
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WX-SW-EMSSVR-R6.2=
EMS Software License, per EMS, 802.16e, Release 6.2
WX-SW-EMSSVR-R7.1=
Software, EMS Server, Per EMS, 802.16e, Release 7.1
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WX-SW-EMSSVR-R7.0=
Software, EMS Server, Per EMS, 802.16e, Release 7.0
WX-SW-EMSSVR-R7.1=
Software, EMS Server, Per EMS, 802.16e, Release 7.1
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Product Migration Options
Customers operating the Cisco BWX Basestation software release 6.2 (Profile B) should upgrade to BWX software release 7.1 and purchase products with the following identification numbers, as noted in Table 2. For the Cisco BWX 2305 Basestation: Purchase WX-SW-BS2305-UG-B of the top-level WX-SW-BS2305-UGD. For the Cisco BWX 8305 Basestation: Purchase WX-SW-BS8305-UG-B of the top-level WX-SW-BS8305-UGD. The Cisco Element Management System (EMS) should also be upgraded as part of the basestation upgrade. Purchase WX-SW-EMSSVR-UG-B of the top-level WX-SW-EMSSVR-UGD. Customers operating the Cisco BWX Basestation software release 7.0 (Profile C) should download the latest BWX 7.1 software release from Cisco.com and upgrade the network. The BWX 7.1 software release requires an accurate time source for deployment. The Cisco BWX 8303 Basestation Timing System is mandatory for all basestations operating with the BWX 7.1 software release. Customers must make sure the Cisco BWX 8303 Basestation Timing System is installed with their basestation prior to the BWX 7.1 software upgrade.
Table 3.Product Comparisons
Feature
Cisco BWX Basestation/EMS Software Release 6.2 (Profile B) and Release 7.0 (Profile C)
Cisco BWX Basestation/EMS Software Release 7.1 (Profile C)
WiMAX certifiable device support
Not supported
Support WiMAX certifiable devices include Cisco BWX300 series modem
Mobility
Nomadic
Support handover with WiMAX certifiable devices for mobility in addition to nomadic support
WiMAX Wave 2 Security
Not applicable
Support PKMv2 with EAP authentication with WiMAX certifiable devices
Modem support
Cisco BWX110, BWX120 and BWX210
Cisco BWX110, BWX120 and BWX210 modem
Cisco BWX300 series modem
and third-party WiMAX cetifiable devices tested by Cisco
Timing Source
BWX6.2 Release: Internal or External BWX7.0 Release: External (recommended)
BWX8303 Basestation Timing System (Mandatory)
Service prices for Cisco products are subject to change after the product End of Sale date.
The Cisco Takeback and Recycle program helps businesses dispose properly of surplus products that have reached their end of useful life. The program is open to all business users of Cisco equipment and its associated brands and subsidiaries. For more information, go to:http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac227/ac228/ac231/about_cisco_takeback_recycling.html
