[c-nsp] 7603 EOL or not?

[Elmar K. Bins]

lists at hojmark.org (Asbjorn Hojmark - Lists) wrote:

> > My distributor tells me they cannot deliver 7603 chassis
> > anymore, yet Cisco does not list them as EOL. Does anyone
> > know the truth?
> 
> The 7603 was announced EoX on 01sep05. End of Sale date was
> 01mar06.

Thanks for the info (it's not reflected on Cisco's web site).

> The replacement product is the 7604 (same price, one more slot,
> support for 67xx modules and dual sups).

If one needs four slots, yes. But lacks interchangeability of parts
like power supplies (which are, btw, much more expensive), fan trays
etc...


> If you need something
> in 4 RU, you can use the Catalyst 6503-E.

Yup, and quotes look good already.

Thank you,
	Elmar.

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