Cisco® announces a change in product part numbers for the Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi, Cardbus Card. This is a product part number change only announcement. Customers will experience no change in functionality when using the new product IDs. The new product IDs are designed to simplify the customer ordering process. The last day to order the affected product using the current product IDs is November 20, 2007. Customers will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) until otherwise specified in the end-of-life announcement for the new product ID(s). Table 1 describes the end-of-life milestones, definitions, and dates for the affected product. Table 2 lists the product part numbers affected by this announcement.
On October 8, 2007, Cisco finalized the acquisition of Cognio. With the close of the Cognio acquisition, Cisco assumes the existing Cognio warranty and support obligations associated with the aforementioned products. Cognio customers with active maintenance agreements will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Customers with current maintenance agreements for Cognio Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi or Cognio Spectrum Expert for RFID will be able to access software downloads by registering their Spectrum Expert product at: http://www.cognio.com/support/register.html. Support assistance for Cognio products will continue to be available through the existing Cognio support line (301 540-4924), and e-mail address (support@cognio.com). All active support agreement terms will remain in place through the applicable expiration date.
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi, Cardbus Card
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.
October 22, 2007
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.
November 20, 2007
Last Ship Date: 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.
December 20, 2007
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.
September 25, 2009
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
COGNIO-SEWIFI-CB
Cognio Spectrum Expert cardbus adapter and software
See Product Migration Options section for details.
Cisco Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi,Cardbus Card
Product Migration Options
This is a product part number change only. Customers will experience no change in functionality when using the new product IDs. The new product IDs are designed to simplify the ordering process.
For More Information
For more information about the Cisco Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi,Cardbus Card, visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html, or contact your local account representative.
To request information about the Cisco Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi,Cardbus Card, send an e-mail to support@cognio.com.
