Re: 3550 Question

That is true, it ended few months ago. But they are so cheap you could
easily get one on ebay.

On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Jason Boyers <jboyers_at_ipexpert.com> wrote:

> The 3550s had a LIMITED lifetime warranty. Meaning, it was warranted for
> the lifetime of the product, which ended on May 2, 2011, as stated
> previously. More details can be found at
> http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/lh2ben__.htm, which is
> referenced in the 3550 Q&A at
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps646/prod_qas09186a00800913d3.html under
> Lifetime Limited Warranty.
>
> Note that this is for the "original end user," which I would image means
> tying the serial number back to the original purchasing organization.
>
> Note that the 3560s, 3750s, 3560-Es, 3750-Es, 2960s, and some other
> switches also fall under the same terms (basically, you have up to 5 years
> after the end of sale of the product.)
>
> HTH
>
> Jason Boyers - CCIE #26024 (Wireless)
> Senior Technical Instructor - IPexpert, Inc.
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>
> On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Calin C. <calin_at_engineer.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello guys,
>>
>> Let me get this straight, as I'm confused a little bit :)
>>
>> You need to have some kind of maintenance contract that will force Cisco
>> to replace the Cisco 3550.
>> Real example. I bought mine on eBay. No contract, no warranty and so on.
>> Do I still have the chance to have it replaced by Cisco if something
>> happens to it?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Calin
>>
>>
>> On Sep 15, 2011, at 9:23 PM, Narbik Kocharians wrote:
>>
>> > That is true, these switches have life time warrantee. But i think you
>> have
>> > to pay for teh shipping to and from, since they are less than $150, you
>> > should just get one.
>> >
>> > On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Jay McMickle <jay.mcmickle_at_yahoo.com
>> >wrote:
>> >
>> >> ILP = Inline Power
>> >>
>> >> It can be disabled-
>> >> Power online never
>> >>
>> >> However, I don't see that you can do that with your switch state. I'm
>> not
>> >> sure as to it's repairability.
>> >>
>> >> Regards,
>> >> Jay McMickle- CCNP,CCSP,CCDP
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >> http://mycciepursuit.wordpress.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Sep 15, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Stephen Robinson <stever-gs_at_qtzl.com>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> 3550 question.
>> >>>
>> >>> I'm having a problem with my 3550 (second one with the same problem)
>> >>>
>> >>> During POST ILP controller test fails and then the switch does not
>> work.
>> >>>
>> >>> In the log (pasted below) I see a warning at the bottom
>> >>>
>> >>> !!! WARNING: The switch is not usable !!!
>> >>>
>> >>> Questions are:
>> >>> 1. what is ILP?
>> >>> 2. is this repairable?
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks,
>> >>> Below is the pasted log.
>> >>>
>> >>> Steve
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> POST: ILP Controller Tests : Begin
>> >>> POST: ILP Controller Tests : End, Status Failed
>> >>> INIT: failed ILP accessing test
>> >>> This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
>> >>> States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
>> >>> use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
>> >>> third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
>> >>> Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
>> >>> compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
>> >>> agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are
>> unable
>> >>> to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.
>> >>>
>> >>> A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be
>> >> found
>> >>> at:
>> >>> http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
>> >>>
>> >>> If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email
>> to
>> >>> export_at_cisco.com.
>> >>>
>> >>> Cisco WS-C3550-24-PWR (PowerPC) processor (revision D0) with
>> 65526K/8192K
>> >>> bytes
>> >>> of memory.
>> >>> Processor board ID CAT0719X0VD
>> >>> Last reset from warm-reset
>> >>> Running Layer2/3 Switching Image
>> >>>
>> >>> Ethernet-controller 1 has 12 Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interfaces
>> >>>
>> >>> Ethernet-controller 2 has 12 Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interfaces
>> >>>
>> >>> Ethernet-controller 3 has 1 Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface
>> >>>
>> >>> Ethernet-controller 4 has 1 Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface
>> >>>
>> >>> 24 FastEthernet interfaces
>> >>> 2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
>> >>>
>> >>> The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.
>> >>> 384K bytes of flash-simulated NVRAM.
>> >>> Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:0D:28:31:7C:80
>> >>> Motherboard assembly number: 73-8100-07
>> >>> Power supply part number: 341-0029-02
>> >>> Motherboard serial number: CAT07180B67
>> >>> Power supply serial number: DTH07150M8V
>> >>> Model revision number: D0
>> >>> Motherboard revision number: A0
>> >>> Model number: WS-C3550-24PWR-SMI
>> >>> System serial number: CAT0719X0VD
>> >>>
>> >>> !!! WARNING: The switch is not usable !!!
>> >>>
>> >>>
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