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Product Bulletin, No. 1772
End-of-Sale Announcement for
Cisco Intrusion Detection System 4230 PlatformIntroduction
With the introduction of the enhanced Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) 4235 Appliance Sensor, Cisco Systems announces the end of sale (EOS) of the Cisco IDS 4230 platform.
Affected Part Numbers
This announcement affects product number Cisco IDS-4230-E.
Product Substitution
The recommended replacement product for the Cisco IDS 4230-FE is the Cisco IDS 4235. This platform offers enhanced performance, a smaller form factor, and a 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC). The Cisco IDS 4235 provides up to a 50 percent improvement in performance over the Cisco IDS 4230 at a lower price. In addition, the Cisco IDS 4235 has a one-rack-unit chassis and can be positioned in gigabit environments because it supports a 10/100/1000 sniffing interface.
Cisco IDS 4235-K9
Cisco IDS 4235 Appliance Sensor (chassis, software, SSH1, 10/100/1000BASE-T with RJ-45 connector)
For more information about the Cisco IDS product line, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/ids/
Upgrade Path
Cisco offers an aggressive upgrade path called the Technology Migration Program (TMP). This program enables Cisco customers to upgrade their existing Cisco or competitive network equipment. Contact your local Cisco sales representative or Cisco reseller for more information, or visit http://www.cisco.com/offer/tic/TMP_PA.html.
Support
Cisco will continue to provide support through the Cisco SMARTnet™ service program. Customers with Cisco SMARTnet service contracts are entitled to 24-hour phone support through the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and Advance Replacement of hardware. Cisco is committed to providing hardware support for this product for a period of five years after the EOS date.
EOS Schedule
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EOS: July 31, 2002 (no longer available for purchase)
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If you have any questions regarding these changes, contact the Cisco TAC at tac@cisco.com.