Networking Connectivity
Intel® NetportExpress™ PRO and PRO/100 Print Servers
Product Discontinuation Statement

In Q1, 1999, Intel announced the discontinuation of the NetportExpress™ PRO and PRO/100 Print Server. The following will be discontinued:

  • PCLA2151 NetportExpress™ PRO Ethernet
  • PCLA2451 NetportExpress™ PRO/100 3 port
  • PCLA4451 NetportExpress™ PRO/100 single port

Product Discontinuation Schedule
July 31, 1999 Last Product Order Date (based on product availability)
August 30, 1999     Last Product Deliver Date (based on product availability)
October 31, 2000 Interactive Support Discontinued (telephone, forums and email)

Discontinued Product   Replacement
PCLA2151 PCLA2151 or similar product
PCLA2451 PCLA2451 or similar product
PCLA4451 PCLA4451 or similar product

Why is Intel no longer offering the NetportExpress PRO and PRO/100 print server?
These print servers are being discontinued due to customer preference for Intel's NetportExpress™ 10/100 Print Server family.

How long will Intel provide software or firmware updates for the NetportExpress™ PRO and PRO/100 print servers?
Here is a list of the software and firmware files available. No further firmware or software updates will be provided.

How long will Intel provide support for the NetportExpress™ PRO and PRO/100 print servers?
Free technical troubleshooting information will continue via our online services even after interactive support via Intel technicians is discontinued in October of 2000. Our online services provide self-help information.

What if I have problems with my NetportExpress PRO™ or PRO/100 print server and need an RMA?
The NetportExpress PRO™ and PRO/100 print servers have a limited warranty which Intel will continue to honor. Product replaced under the warranty will be replaced with a NetportExpress PRO or PRO/100 or similar product.

Since Intel will no longer offer the NetportExpress™ PRO or PRO/100 print server, are you recommending a different product?
Yes. The NetportExpress™ 10 or 10/100 print server. Intel's advanced silicon integration optimizes these 7th-generation print server for high-performance networks. With industry-leading throughput of more than 800KBps, the NetportExpress 10/100 print server exceeds the demands of today's fastest network printers and prepares your network for the needs of tomorrow's printers.

Description Intel Product Code
NetportExpress™ 10/100 Single-port PCLA4461
NetportExpress™ 10/100 Single-port 3 pack PCLA4461PAK3
NetportExpress™ 10/100 3-port PCLA2461
NetportExpress™ 10/100 3-port 3 pack PCLA2461PAK3
NetportExpress™ 10 Single-port Ethernet PCLA4251B
NetportExpress™ 10 Single-port Ethernet 3 pack PCLA4251BPAK3
NetportExpress™ 10 3-port Ethernet PCLA2151B
NetportExpress™ 10 3-port Ethernet 3 pack PCLA2151BPAK3

This applies to:
Intel® NetportExpress™ PRO and PRO/100 Print Servers



Solution ID: CS-011600
Date Created: 19-May-2004
Last Modified: 13-Nov-2009
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