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In Q1, 1998 Intel announced the discontinuation of the
PRO/100 TX PCI Adapter Model B (PILA8465B).
The following products will be replaced:
| PILA8465B |
EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN Adapter |
| PILA8465BPAK5 |
EtherExpress PRO/100B - 5 Pack |
| PILA8465BPAK20 |
EtherExpress PRO/100B - 20 Pack |
| PILA8465BPAK80 |
EtherExpress PRO/100B - 80 Pack |
Product Discontinuation Schedule
| June 30, 1998 |
- Last Product Order Date (based on product availability) |
| Sept. 30, 1998 |
- Last Product Delivery Date (based on product availability) |
| Dec. 1999 |
- Telephone Support Discontinued |
| Sept. 2000 |
- Automated online self help services discontinued |
Q1: Why is Intel no longer offering the EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN Adapter?
A1. This adapter is being discontinued due to customer preference for the
Intel EtherExpress PRO/100+ Adapter (PILA8460), which is Intel's third
generation 10/100 Mbps adapter and the first, fully-integrated, single chip
adapter. The single chip design optimizes performance and enhances
reliability characteristics of the PRO/100+. The EtherExpress PRO/100B drivers will be forward compatible with the EtherExpress PRO/100+ LAN Adapter.
Q2. How long will Intel provide drivers for the EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN
Adapter?
A2. It is Intel's plan that the driver suite for the EtherExpress PRO/100+ LAN Adapter will
continue to be backward compatible with the EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN
Adapter.
Q3. Is the EtherExpress PRO/100 T4 PCI LAN Adapter being discontinued?
A3. No. This only affects the TX model.
Q4. How long will Intel provide support for the EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN Adapter?
A4. Free technical troubleshooting information will continue via our online services through Sept. 2000. Telephone support via Intel technicians will continue through Dec. 1999.
Q5. What if I have problems with my EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN Adapter and need an RMA. Will you still honor the warranty?
A5. The EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN Adapter has a Limited Lifetime Warranty which Intel will continue to honor. Adapters replaced under the Warranty will be replaced with an EtherExpress PRO/100+ Adapter or similar product.
Q6. Since Intel will no longer offer the EtherExpress PRO/100B LAN Adapter, are you recommending a different product?
A6. Yes. The Intel EtherExpress PRO/100+ Adapter (PILA8460), which is Intel's third generation 10/100 Mbps adapter and the first, fully-integrated, single chip adapter. The single chip design optimizes performance and enhances reliability characteristics of the EtherExpress PRO/100+. The EtherExpress PRO/100B drivers will be forward compatible with the EtherExpress PRO/100+ LAN Adapter.
| Discontinued Product |
Replacement Product |
| PILA8465B |
PILA8460 |
| PILA8465BPAK5 |
PILA8460PAK5 |
| PILA8465BPAK20 |
PILA8460PAK20 |
| PILA8465BPAK80 |
PILA8460PAK80 |
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