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

In Q2, 1998, Intel announced the discontinuation of the NetportExpress™ PRO internal Ethernet and Token Ring print server.

The following will be replaced:

  • PCLA3151 
  • PCLA3151pak 3   
  • PCLA3351 
  • NetportExpress™ PRO internal Ethernet
    NetportExpress™ PRO internal Ethernet - 3 pack
    NetportExpress™ PRO internal Token Ring


    Product Discontinuation Schedule
    June 1, 1998 Last Product Order Date
    (based on product availability)
    July 1, 1998 Last Product Deliver Date
    (based on product availability)
    October 31, 2000 Interactive Support Discontinued (telephone, forums and email)

    Discontinued Product Replacement Product
    PCLA3151 PCLA3151 or similar product
    PCLA3151pak3 PCLA3151 or similar product
    PCLA3351 PCLA3351 or similar product

    Why is Intel no longer offering the NetportExpress PRO internal 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 drivers for the NetportExpress PRO internal 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 internal 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 internal print server and need an RMA. Will you still honor the warranty?
    The NetportExpress PRO internal print server has a Limited Warranty which Intel will continue to honor. Product replaced under the warranty will be replaced with a NetportExpress PRO internal or similar product.

    Since Intel will no longer offer the NetportExpress PRO internal 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-015309
    Date Created: 31-Aug-2004
    Last Modified: 20-Jan-2009
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