Product Marketing Update

Product Withdrawal

Log: PWW990001 Rev: NR

The PremNet Product line is NOT being withdrawn! Only selected I/O Modules that have not performed well are being retired.

Product Name(s): Select PremNet Modules

Product Family: PremNet Broadband Access System

Last Order Date: 26-Feb-99

Last Ship Date: 31-Mar-99

Product

Description

Marketing
Part Number

Warranty
Period

PN LAN I/O MODULES

4Mb 8 port Token Ring I/O Module

PN850029

1 YEAR

PN MAINFRAME 3270 AND AS/400 I/O MODULES

3270 8 port I/O Module

PN850030

1 YEAR

PN MAINFRAME 3270 AND AS/400 I/O MODULES

3270 32 port I/O Module

PN850031

1 YEAR

PN MAINFRAME 3270 AND AS/400 I/O MODULES

3270 32 port Expansion Panel

PN850032

1 YEAR

PN MAINFRAME 3270 AND AS/400 I/O MODULES

5250 8 port I/O Module

PN850033

1 YEAR

PN MAINFRAME 3270 AND AS/400 I/O MODULES

5250 4 port I/O Module

PN850034

1 YEAR

PN LAN I/O MODULES

24 port Token Ring Access Panel

PN850041

1 YEAR

PN LAN I/O MODULES

4/16Mb MAU I/O Module

PN850056

1 YEAR

PN VOICE AND VOICEBAND DATA I/O MODULES

4 Wire VF RVR I/O Module

PN850061

1 YEAR

PN ATM I/O MODULES

ATM DS3/TAXI I/O Module

PN850082-16

1 YEAR

PN ATM I/O MODULES

ATM OC-3 Multimode I/O Module

PN850119

1 YEAR

PN ATM I/O MODULES

ATM OC-3 Singlemode I/O Module

PN850120

1 YEAR

  1. Reason for Withdrawal
  2. Demands for the above listed modules have dropped significantly and are producing virtually no revenue. Product line support has become difficult due to component obsolescence. Since demand for these products is low these products are being withdrawn immediately.

  3. Replacement Product
  4. There is no replacement product available from Racal for most of these modules. However, the following items can be accommodated:

    PN850029, replacement part number PN850039.

    Keep in mind that the PN850029 (4Mb Token Ring) supports an unshielded twisted pair and the PN850039 (4/16Mb) supports shielded twisted pair.

    PN850041, replacement part number PN850042.

    The 24 port version of the Token Ring Access Panel is being retired. The 12 port version will still be maintained.

    PN850061, no direct replacement.

    This is one of the three 4 Wire VF modules in the PremNet product offering. We will still offer the PTT and E&M versions of this module.

  5. Customer Notification
  6. We recommend that the appropriate account manager notify your customers immediately via telephone. Additionally, we suggest that a confirmation letter be sent out to each of your customers following the initial telephone call.

  7. Special Situations and Exceptions
    1. Fulfilling Existing Contract Obligations
    2. Any specific customer situations that may arise should be brought to the attention of the Marketing Office as soon as possible.

    3. Concessions for Specific Accounts

    No concessions have been identified or planned for specific customer accounts concerning the products identified.

  8. Policy - Repairs After Withdrawal
  9. Warranty periods are not changed by withdrawal.

    RDG will continue to provide repair and rework services subject to availability of the necessary parts for the configuration and release level that were in effect upon the Last Order Date per Warranty and/or contract agreements.

  10. Policy - Technical Support After Withdrawal
  11. RDG will continue to provide technical support for installation and configuration services for the Product for one (1) year from the Last Order Date or as per Warranty or Contracted agreements.

  12. Maintenance and Service Support Policy after Withdrawal

Maintenance and support services will remain available for thirty-six (36) months from the date of discontinuation or through the terms of customer’s current maintenance agreement, whichever is longer.