Thanks, but.....

One person confirmed that certain parts such as *NEW* network cards may not
be available after Oct 2003.

Here is the problem,  we do not know what parts HP may not have even though
we are on support.  So the suggestion is to stockpile parts, but we do not
know which ones to stockpile.  The indication from the writer about network
cards is that it is no big deal.

I contend that any missing or non available part is a big deal.  It
compromises the data center integrity.  I cannot get a network card from HP
for a few days, means my system is down for a few days.

If this is the policy of HP today, then I will send a clear and simple
message to my clients.  You must be off by Oct 2003 to guarantee a non
interrupted systems environment.  HP even though they have indicated
support, they are not guaranteeing you parts through 2006.  HP is only
guaranteeing parts through Oct 2003.

Terry Warns

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"Neil Harvey" <[log in to unmask]> wrote in message
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> Terry asks:-
>
> "Since this is official HP marketing material, the client is in a total
> quandary about the real status.  I am hoping someone here might have
> more insight on this."
>
>
> Terry's email reflects the confusion around HP's EOL announcement for
> the HPe3000.
>
> This is from their website at:-
>
> http://www.hp.com/products1/mpeixservers/future/details/index.html
>
>
> "hp's message to customers and partners"
>
> "HP is not abruptly discontinuing the HP e3000. Instead, future
> end-of-sales and end-of-support dates for the HP e3000 and MPE/iX have
> been set. In order to allow customers enough time to plan and
> effectively manage their businesses through the transition period:
>
> HP will continue to provide a broad portfolio of support services for
> the HP e3000 until December 31, 2006, and
>
> HP will continue to sell and enhance MPE/iX and the HP e3000 until
> October 31, 2003. "
>
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