Hardware withdrawal: IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 select models and select b-type features - Some replacements available
IBM Japan Withdrawal Announcement JG22-0057April 12, 2022
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Overview
Effective April 12, 2022, and June 12, 2022, IBM® will withdraw from marketing the following products. On or after the effective date of withdrawal, you can no longer order these products directly from IBM.
For new orders, the client-requested arrival date (CRAD) can be no later than May 12, 2022, and July 12, 2022.
You can obtain the products on an as-available basis through IBM Business Partners.
If you have a continuing need for this machine/model type, go to the IBM Certified Pre-owned Equipment website to check on availability or utilize the request a quote to communicate your specific requirements. IBM Certified Pre-owned Equipment has the largest inventory of used IBM systems that are refurbished, tested, and warranted for a minimum of 90 days.
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Withdrawn products
Effective April 12, 2022, the following features and models are being withdrawn:
| Description | Machine Type | Model | Feature number |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN384B FICON® w/CUP Activation | 2499 | 416 | 7884 |
| Integrated Routing | 2499 | 416 | 7890 |
| FICON w/CUP Activation | 2499 | 816 | 7886 |
| Integrated Routing | 2499 | 816 | 7889 |
| 8 Gbps Adv Ext Activation | 2499 | 816 | 7891 |
| 10 GbE Activation | 2499 | 816 | 7892 |
| 8 Gbps FICON Accelerator | 2499 | 816 | 7893 |
| IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 | 8960 | F64 | |
| TAA Compliance | 8960 | F64 | 0983 |
| F64 24 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | F64 | 2432 |
| F64 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | F64 | 2433 |
| F64 32Gbps LW SFP Enterprise Bundle | 8960 | F64 | 2435 |
| F64 24 x 16Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | F64 | 2456 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | F64 | 2891 |
| Rack Indicator, Rack nr1 | 8960 | F64 | 4651 |
| Rack Indicator, Rack nr2 | 8960 | F64 | 4652 |
| Rack Indicator, Rack nr3 | 8960 | F64 | 4653 |
| Desktop Install Power Cord | 8960 | F64 | 9205 |
| Power Cord 125V, 10A, 2.8M Group 1 | 8960 | F64 | 9800 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP2 | 8960 | F64 | 9820 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M DENMARK | 8960 | F64 | 9821 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP3 | 8960 | F64 | 9825 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M ISRAEL | 8960 | F64 | 9827 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M SWITZ. | 8960 | F64 | 9828 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP4 | 8960 | F64 | 9829 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP5 | 8960 | F64 | 9830 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M AUST.,NZ | 8960 | F64 | 9831 |
| PWRCORD 250V, 10A, 2.8m URUGUAY,ARGENT.,PARAG | 8960 | F64 | 9834 |
| PWRCORD 250V,6A,2.8M PROFCHINA | 8960 | F64 | 9840 |
| PDU Line Cord, India | 8960 | F64 | 9896 |
| Line Cord, India | 8960 | F64 | 9898 |
| Shipping and Handling NC | 8960 | F64 | AG00 |
| Shipping Charge | 8960 | F64 | AGFD |
| PureApp Gen3 Indicator | 8960 | F64 | EHJD |
| Kingfisher Consolidation Feature - MT 8280 | 8960 | F64 | EHK2 |
| Sailfish2 CF | 8960 | F64 | ESF0 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | F65 | 2891 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | F96 | 2891 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | F97 | 2891 |
| IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 | 8960 | N64 | |
| TAA Compliance | 8960 | N64 | 0983 |
| N64 24 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | N64 | 2436 |
| N64 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | N64 | 2437 |
| N64 24 x 16Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | N64 | 2457 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | N64 | 2891 |
| Desktop Install Power Cord | 8960 | N64 | 9205 |
| Power Cord 125V, 10A, 2.8M Group 1 | 8960 | N64 | 9800 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP2 | 8960 | N64 | 9820 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M DENMARK | 8960 | N64 | 9821 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP3 | 8960 | N64 | 9825 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M ISRAEL | 8960 | N64 | 9827 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M SWITZ. | 8960 | N64 | 9828 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP4 | 8960 | N64 | 9829 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M GROUP5 | 8960 | N64 | 9830 |
| PWRCORD 250V,10A,2.8M AUST.,NZ | 8960 | N64 | 9831 |
| PWRCORD 250V, 10A, 2.8m URUGUAY,ARGENT.,PARAG | 8960 | N64 | 9834 |
| PWRCORD 250V,6A,2.8M PROFCHINA | 8960 | N64 | 9840 |
| PDU Line Cord, India | 8960 | N64 | 9896 |
| Line Cord, India | 8960 | N64 | 9898 |
| Shipping and Handling NC | 8960 | N64 | AG00 |
| Shipping Charge | 8960 | N64 | AGFD |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | N65 | 2891 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | N96 | 2891 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8960 | N97 | 2891 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8961 | F04 | 2891 |
| Gen 6 Inter-Chassis License with 8x4x32Gbps QSFPs 2km | 8961 | F04 | 7944 |
| G7 ICL w/8x32Gbps QSFPs 2km | 8961 | F04 | 7986 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8961 | F08 | 2891 |
| Gen 6 Inter-Chassis License with 8x4x32Gbps QSFPs 2km | 8961 | F08 | 7984 |
| G7 ICL w/8x32Gbps QSFPs 2km | 8961 | F08 | 7986 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8961 | F74 | 2891 |
| G7 ICL w/8x32Gbps QSFPs 2km | 8961 | F74 | 7986 |
| 4 x 32Gbps 2km QSFP | 8961 | F78 | 2891 |
| G7 ICL w/8x32Gbps QSFPs 2km | 8961 | F78 | 7986 |
Effective June 12, 2022, the following features and models are being withdrawn:
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature number |
|---|---|---|---|
| F96 16Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 2498 | F96 | 2696 |
| F96 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | F96 | 2450 |
| F96 96 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | F96 | 2451 |
| N96 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | 8960 | N96 | 2453 |
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Replacement product information
| Withdrawn product | Replacement product | Machine/model feature/part |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 (8960-F64) | IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 | 8960-F65 |
| IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 (8960-N64) | IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 | 8960-N65 |
| F96 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | F97 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle 2 | 8960-F97/2650 |
| F96 96 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | F97 96 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle 2 | 8960-F97/2651 |
| N96 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle | N97 48 x 32Gbps SW SFP Bundle 2 | 8960-N97/2653 |
For additional information, see Hardware Announcements JG20-0105, dated October 13, 2020, and JG20-0107, dated October 13, 2020.
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