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Addendum in reference to End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2B
Product Migration Options
Additional Information
Product Bulletin No. 2320
Addendum in reference to End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2B
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Addendum Date
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March 12, 2004
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Effective Date
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March 12, 2004
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Original Bulletin announcement date
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October 15, 2003
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Original Bulletin information
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2320
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Cisco Systems® announces the end of life of Cisco IOS® Software Release 12.2B. The last day to order Cisco IOS® Software Release 12.2B is June 15, 2004. Customers will continue to receive support from the Cisco® Technical Assistance Center (TAC) until June 15, 2007. Table 1 describes the end-of-life milestones, definitions, and dates for the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2B.
Customers are encouraged to migrate to Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3B, which is a continuation of the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2B. Information about 12.3B can be found in the 12.3 bulletin.
Table 1 End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2B
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Milestone
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Definition
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Date
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End-of-life announcement date
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The date the document that announces the end of sale and end of life of a product is distributed to the general public.
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October 15, 2003
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End-of-sale date
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The last date to order the product through Cisco point-of-sale mechanisms. The product is no longer for sale after this date.
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June 15, 2004
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Last shipment date
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The last-possible ship date that can be requested of Cisco and/or its contract manufacturers. Actual ship date is dependent on lead-time.
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September 15, 2004
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End of software maintenance
releases date
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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.
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June 15, 2005
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End of routine failure analysis date
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The last possible date a routine failure analysis may be performed to determine the cause of product failure or defect.
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June 15, 2005
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End of service contract renewal date
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The last date to extend or renew a service contract for the product. The extension or renewal period cannot extend beyond the last date of support.
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March 15, 2008
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Last date of support
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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.
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June 15, 2009
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Table 2 Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
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End-of-Sale Product
Part Number
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Product Description
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12.2(16)B2
12.2(16)B1
12.2(16)B
12.2(16)BX
12.(15)BX
12.2(15)BZ
12.2(15)B
12.2(8)B
12.1(4)B8
12.2(4)B7
12.2(4)B6
12.2(4)B5
12.2(4)B4
12.2(4)B3
12.2(4)B2
12.2(4)BZ2
12.2(4)BZ1
12.2(4)B1
12.2(4)B
12.2(2)B
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The listed Cisco IOS release numbers are a comprehensive representation of maintenance releases derived from the 12.2B train. All images created from 12.2B releases, including subsequent posts, are included in this announcement.
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Product Migration Options
The recommended replacement for Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2B is Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3B. Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3B delivers the functions from 12.2B in addition to new features. For detailed information regarding the platforms and features that will be delivered in Release 12.3B, please visit:
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Cisco Feature navigator:
http://www.cisco.com/go/fn
•Release 12.3B Collateral and Sales Tools:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1839/index.html
•1 For the 6400 Platform, the migration path is to 12.3 Mainline
*12.1(5)DC= 12.3(3) or later
*12.1(5)DB= 12.3(3) or later
*12.2(2)B= 12.3(3) or later
*12.2(4)B= 12.3(3) or later
*12.2(4)BX = 12.3(3) or later
Additional Information
For more information about Cisco products, please contact your Cisco account manager and/or Cisco Channel Partner.
For more information about the Cisco End-of-Life Policy, go to:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/prod_end_of_life.html
To subscribe to receive EOL/EOS information, please go to:
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Support/FieldNoticeTool/field-notice
1 Indicates change from original publication
