Manufacture Discontinue

Bulletin: MD-2004-0004-Global Issue: 1.0 Date: January 9, 2004
Meridian Digital (Modular) Telephone sets (M2006, M2008, M2008HF, M2216 ACD, and M2616)
This notice does not include the M2016S Secure set
Manufacture Discontinue Notice Date: December 2003 Last Time Order Date: Last Time Ship Date: Manufacture Discontinue (MD) Date: End of Life (EOL) Date: Last Supported Software Release: Market Regions Affected:
October 2004 December 31, 2004 QQFull feature support Succession 3.0 Maintenance support Applicable software Release at the time of EOL Global

Introduction

This bulletin provides notification of the pending Retirement (or Manufacture Discontinuance) the *Meridian Digital (Modular) telephone series. These sets have also been known as the Aries line and, more recently, as the M2000 series (not to be confused with the previous M2000 line of M2009, M2112, M2018 sets that have already reached End-of-Life). The Meridian Digital (Modular) series of phones were originally launched in 1989 and have enjoyed a 15 year lifespan. These sets have proven to be a popular and reliable series in the field. As part of the commitment to its Evergreen investment protection philosophy, Nortel Networks has provided full support on these sets on every software release since introduction Due to their long lifespan, some hardware components are now reaching obsolescence and Nortel Networks may not be able to guarantee availability of these sets, or the quality of sourced components, into the future. Nortel Networks is therefore providing notice that the Meridian Digital (Modular) series of digital sets will be retired from their respective price catalogs in October 2004 and will not be available for purchase from Nortel Networks after that time. Repair and Replacement service (chargeable) will remain in effect during the retirement period. The normal retirement period for telephone hardware is three (3) years from the date of retirement to end-of-life. The Meridian Digital (Modular) telephone series is targeted to move Page 1 of 4
into End Of Life status no later than Q4 2007. Upon End of Life, repair and replacement service will no longer be available. NOTE Specific models of Meridian Digital (Modular) sets have already been retired in certain market Regions, notably EMEA. This Bulletin announces the minimum global life cycle rating for this product and does not supercede any previous Regional actions. Please check with your local Nortel Networks representative if you require further clarification. NOTE the M2016S Secure set is currently excluded from this Notice of Manufacture Discontinue. The M2250 Console is also not included in this retirement action. Definitions Manufacture Discontinue Definition This notice serves as formal communication of Nortel Networks intent to manufacture discontinue (MD) the product(s) noted. No further orders will be accepted as of the date shown above. The MD of these products should not be interpreted as the discontinuance of any Nortel Networks agreements to support the existing field population. Services to the existing product base will continue to be provided until the End of Life (EOL) date shown above. End-Of-Life Definition This notice serves as formal communication of Nortel Networks intent to end the life of the product(s) noted. No further support will be provided. Emergency recovery and/or upgrades may be performed in accordance with customer specific service plans or upgrade agreements as negotiated prior to EOL.

Product Overview

Product Description Meridian 2006 Single Line Digital Telephone Meridian 2006 Digital Telephone with Data Meridian 2006 Digital Telephone with MCA Data Meridian 2008 Standard Business Telephone, Basic Meridian 2008 Standard Business Telephone with Display Meridian 2008 Standard Business Telephone with Display and Data Meridian 2008 Standard Business Telephone with Display and MCA Data Meridian 2008HF Standard Business Digital Telephone, Basic Product Engineering Code (PEC) NTZK06 NT9K05 NTZK06 NT9K05 NTZK06 NT9K05 NTZK08 NT9K08 NTZK08 NT9K08 NTZK08 NTZK08 NT9K08 Replacement Product Description M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets

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Meridian 2008HF Standard Business Digital Telephone with Display Meridian 2216 ACD-1 Basic Telephone Meridian 2216 ACD-1 Telephone with Data Meridian 2216 ACD-1 Telephone with MCA Data Meridian 2216 ACD-2 Basic Telephone Meridian 2216 ACD-2 Telephone with Data Meridian 2216 ACD-2 Telephone with MCA Data Meridian 2616 Performance-Plus Telephone, Basic Meridian 2616 Performance-Plus Telephone with Data Meridian 2616 Performance-Plus Telephone with MCA Data Meridian 2616 Performance-Plus Telephone with Display Meridian 2616 Performance-Plus Telephone with Display and Data Meridian 2616 Performance-Plus Telephone with Display and MCA Data

NT9K08 NTZK22 NTZK22 NTZK22 NTZK23 NT9K16 NTZK23 NTZK23 NTZK16 NTZK16 NTZK16 NTZK16 NTZK16 NTZK16
M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets M3900 Digital Telephone sets
Customers also have the option of adopting IP Telephone solutions with Nortel Networks i2000 series portfolio. The i200x series of IP Telephones delivers the rich feature set of the M3900 series in tandem with benefits in administration (simpler adds, moves and changes with IP Phones) for reduced costs. The i200x series of IP Telephones also offer customers the ability to deliver new and valued services to users.

Software Dependencies

During the period of Retirement (MD), telephone sets are fully supported on all applicable software releases (Current, Active and Sustained releases) until the telephone sets are deemed End-Of-Life. Customer Support is available for these sets. Repair and replacement service (chargeable) is also available. All feature functionality is expected to be retained at the same level as was valid at the time the sets were Manufacture Discontinued. Any new feature functionality introduced by system software after the time of set Retirement will not be designed to function on the MDd sets. Technical support for any such new functionality will not be provided on MDd sets. NOTE the recommended Digital set replacement is the M3900 series. The M3900 sets were first introduced and supported on X11 Release 24.24 / 24.25, however Release 25 software is recommended. While the minimum recommended release is 25.10 or, in Regions where it was Page 3 of 4
introduced, Release 24C (25.08) - to obtain full M3900 feature functionality, Release 25.40B, or later, is recommended. In addition to delivering M3900 Phase 3 feature developments and fixes, this level of software provides the ability to download new versions of M3900 firmware to the switch/server when such firmware is made available. Prior to MD of the Meridian Digital (Modular) telephone series, Release 24 will have also moved into Retirement (October 2004). All previous X11 software releases will be in End-Of-Life status. Therefore, customers requiring support must reside on X11 Release 25 (Release 25.40B recommended) or Succession 3.0 Software. At this level, they will be able to deploy the latest versions of M3900 sets and firmware. Customers seeking to deploy i200x series of IP Telephones must reside on X11 25.30 or later software.

Alternative/Replacement Products/Solutions
Please see the table in the above Product Overview section for recommended Digital set replacement products.
Related Product and Sales & Marketing Bulletins
Bulletin P 2003-0304-Global - Life Cycle Management Practice, September 2003 Bulletin MD-2004-0001-Global - Generic X11 Release 24 Notice of Retirement, Dec. 2003 EMEA Bulletin (number TBD) - Digital Telephone Notice of Retirement, December 2003 Bulletin P-2002-1545-EMEA Meridian Modular Terminals End-of-Life, September 2002 Bulletin EOL-2002-1520-EMEA - Meridian 1 Consoles, Terminals, and EPE Hardware, Aug. 2002 Bulletin 2002-089 Notice of End-Of-Life Enhanced Peripheral Equipment (EPE), June 2002 Bulletin AP PM 2003-068 Life Cycle Management Practice, 2003 Bulletin AP PM 2002-45 Notice of End Of Life (EOL) - Peripheral Equipment/Enhanced Peripheral Equipment (PE/EPE), 2002

Customer Actions

Customers are advised to upgrade their affected hardware and applicable software to ensure full supportability. For more information, please contact your Nortel Networks account representative. Content herein is not intended to supercede existing customer contractual commitments. * Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark and Meridian 1 are trademarks of Nortel Networks.
Nortel Networks is an industry leader and innovator focused on transforming how the world communicates and exchanges information. The Company is supplying its service provider and enterprise customers with communications technology and infrastructure to enable value-added IP data, voice and multimedia services spanning Wireless Networks, Wireline Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Optical Networks. As a global Company, Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. More information about Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com.

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Wireless Jabra headsets

Office Wireless Headsets

Nortel phone solutions
Nortel IP phone 20012 Nortel IP phone 2002 Nortel IP phone 2004 Nortel IP phone 2007

Corded Jabra headsets

Jabra GN9350e

for desk phone and PC

Jabra GN9330e

for desk phone

Jabra GN2000 Flex, NC Duo

Connection cord

Jabra GN2000 ST Duo

Adapter not required

Nortel IP phone 11103 Nortel IP phone 1120E Nortel IP phone 1140E Nortel IP phone 1150E3 Jabra GN2000 Flex, NC Mono Jabra GN2000 ST Mono

Jabra GN9120 series1

for desk phone. Available in mono/duo versions with several microphone options

Jabra T5330M1

Bluetooth Multiuse for desk phone and mobile phone
Nortel IP phone 1210 Nortel IP phone 1220 Nortel IP phone 1230 Hookswitch functionality
Jabra GN1200 or Jabra GN12203 Jabra GN21001 Flex, NC Duo Jabra GN2100 ST Duo

Jabra BT8040

For mobile and desk phones
Jabra A7010 Bluetooth Hub
Answer/end calls from headset with Jabra GN1000 remote handset lifter
Nortel T7100 phone2 Nortel T7208 phone Nortel T7316/T7316E phone GN Danaswitch Nortel M3904 phone Nortel M3905 phone Nortel M2216 phone3

Jabra BT5020

Amplifier

Jabra GN21001 Flex, NC

Mono (3-in-1)

Jabra GN2100 ST

Mono (3-in-1) New Accessory

Jabra JX-10, Series 2

Nortel M2616 phone Jabra GN8000 or Jabra GN82104

Jabra GN2100 Neckband

Wearing Style
Jabra BT8040 Jabra BT5020 Jabra JX-10

Nortel IP Softphone 2050

For more information go to www.jabra.com

Series 2

Jabra GN9330e USB

for PC

Jabra A330 Bluetooth USB Dongle

Jabra GN8110 USB

USB to Jabra Quick Disconnect
Jabra GN2000 USB Jabra GN2100 USB
1. Products awarded with Nortel Certificat of Compatibility. The GN9120 Flex and GN2120NC were verified as compatible with Nortel phones: 1120E, 1140E, 1150E, M3904 & M3905 in a controlled laboratory environment. Visit the Nortel website to view important legal notices about Compatible Products.
2. Requires a GN Danaswitch as the phone has no headset port 3. Cannot be used with remote handset lifter as these products do not have a handset 4. Jabra GN1220/GN8210 offer Noise-at-Work compliance