End-of-Availability (EOA) Notice
SteelFusion Core GCA2000 and GCA3000 Models
May 15, 2015
1. Announcement Summary
Riverbed Technology hereby announces the end-of-availability of the SteelFusion Core GCA2000 and GCA3000 models, formerly known as Granite Core Appliance products. These systems will no longer be available for sale as of January 1, 2016. Customers and partners may continue to order these systems from Riverbed through December 31, 2015, subject to availability.
Customers and partners may continue to order these systems from Riverbed through December 31, 2015, subject to availability. Customers may continue to order Riverbed support services, on these systems, subject to Riverbed’s end-of-support policy located at: www.riverbed.com/supportpolicy.
Table 1 identifies the relevant dates for end-of-availability and end-of-support.
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Product
SKU/Part Number |
Description
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Product Name
|
End of Availability
(Last Order Date) |
HW Appliances Only:
Date of End of Support for SW Feature Releases (Major/Minor) |
End of Support:
Hardware/SW Maintenance |
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Note: Virtual models (VGC), add-ons (including FIPS), spares and upgrades are not subject to this end-of-availability notice.
2. Migration Plan
Recommended alternatives for above platforms are the SteelFusion Core 3500 or VGC1000 and VGC1500 if Virtual Appliance form factor is an option.
3. Refurbished Units
Riverbed may have refurbished systems available for sale after the above end of sale dates, supply permitting, provided that the above end of support dates shall apply to those refurbished units. Please contact your local sales representative for availability and details.
4. End-of-Availability Policy
For information on Riverbed’s end-of-availability and end-of-support policy, please see www.riverbed.com/supportpolicy.
5. Additional Information
For additional information regarding this change, please contact Product Management at prod-mgmt@riverbed.com.