Cisco 802.11n Wireless and Catalyst Switches Special Offers for Educational Institutions
Put Education in Motion Educational Institutions Can Save Money on Cisco 802.11n Wireless and Cisco Catalyst Switches Qualifying educational institutions can now experience the power of mobility and intelligent switching solutions from Cisco at a fraction of the cost. Take advantage of these special offers to accelerate your customer’s transition to 802.11n and maximize sales opportunities for next-generation Cisco® Catalyst® switches. NEW! Cisco 802.11n Wireless Offer Cisco is leading the market transition towards 802.11n by dramatically simplifying the adoption of the industry’s most powerful wireless technology. With Cisco’s 802.11n technology delivering up to seven times more video and nine times more speed, now is the right time to migrate your customers to Cisco high-performance wireless. For a limited time, special pricing is available for qualifying United States educational institutions on the following Cisco 802.11n products: • Cisco Aironet®1140 Series Access Points • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers • Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Eco-Packs Enhance sales even more by taking advantage of these customer-focused programs: • Wireless Test Drive Program—Let your customers test drive the industry’s best wireless solution before they buy. • Trade-in credits—Encourage your customers to take advantage of Cisco’s 10 percent trade-in credit for existing wireless gear towards the purchase of new Cisco wireless products including Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points. • Financing—Attractive financing options are available to support product delivery today with payment tomorrow. • Migration Services—Deliver your own wireless migration services or offer Cisco’s wireless migration services to lessen the effects on your customer’s IT resources.
Cisco Catalyst Switches Offers Combine the Cisco 802.11n wireless promotions with Cisco Catalyst switches for a complete wired and wireless solution. Cisco’s market-leading switches offer high availability, integrated security, strong support for converged applications, and significant long-term investment protection. Attractive discounts and price reductions are now available on the following Cisco Catalyst switches: • Cisco Catalyst 2975 Series Switches • Cisco Catalyst 3560G and 3750G Series Switches • Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches
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Offer Details Combine Wireless and Switching Products Together for a Compelling Offer with Aggressive Pricing Cisco 802.11n Wireless Limited-Time Offer for Educational Institutions Cisco is removing the cost barrier for qualifying educational institutions to deploy 802.11n through very attractive pricing for the Cisco Aironet 1140 Series, Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller and Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Eco-Packs. Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Eco-Packs are designed to lower the cost of 802.11n adoption, reduce product packaging, and shorten the time required for staging and deployment. Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Direct VARs (DVARs) can receive up to 46 percent off selected Cisco 802.11n wireless products, bundles, and packs when purchasing them for a qualifying educational institution in the United States. A simple addition to any existing network, the Cisco Aironet 1140 Series is the industry’s leading, high-performance wireless platform. It combines sleek design and power efficiency with 802.11n performance and robust security. Whether your customers are deploying access points in standalone mode or as part of a large, centralized WLAN deployment, the Cisco Aironet 1140 Series offers excellent performance for reliable delivery of Wi-Fi voice, streaming video, and business applications. The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller automates wireless configuration and management functions, giving network managers more visibility and control to cost-effectively manage and secure their wireless networks. Cisco Catalyst Switches Special Offers Cisco is offering aggressive discounts and price reductions on selected Cisco Catalyst switches. These offers create a strong incentive for your customer to migrate to Cisco’s next-generation switching platforms. • Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch Price Reduction—The Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch list price has been reduced by over 23 percent. This offer includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch delivers intelligent services at the network edge with enhanced quality of service (QoS) and integrated security, including Network Admission Control (NAC). • Accelerate Smart Business Deployments offer—Simplify the deployment of a strong network foundation with a Cisco Catalyst 3560G or 3750G Switch and four Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points. By packaging all components in a single box with a single part number, Cisco has simplified both ordering and deployment for organizations that want to begin implementing their own Smart Business Architecture—all for over 10 percent off the list price of these individual products and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the Catalyst Switches. • Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series offers with Limited Lifetime Warranty—The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series offers redefine the price, performance, and value for wiring closet deployments with a highly aggressive price point. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series delivers robust intelligent services for unified communication deployments that require high resiliency and simplified operations for the enterprise access layer and mid-market collapsed core and distribution layer. Partners can save up to 46 percent on selected configurations with these combined hardware and Cisco SMARTnet® offerings that include a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Timeline Table 1 lists information about the timeline for each offer. Table 1. Offer Timelines Offer
Timeline
Cisco 802.11n Wireless Limited-Time Offer for Educational Institutions
December 1, 2009—June 5, 2010
Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch Price Reduction
Available now
Accelerate Smart Business Deployments (Cisco Catalyst 3560G or 3750G Switch and Cisco Aironet 1140 Access Point Bundle)
September 1, 2009—September 30, 2010
Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Bundles
Available now
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Country Availability Table 2 lists the country availability for these offers. Table 2. Country Availability Offer
Country Availability
Cisco 802.11n Wireless Limited-Time Offer for Educational Institutions
Available in the United States for qualifying educational institutions.
Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch Price Reduction
Available worldwide
Accelerate Smart Business Deployments (Cisco Catalyst 3560G or 3750G Switch and Cisco Aironet 1140 Access Point Bundle)
Available in the United States, Canada, Europe, and countries that support FCC (-A) or ETSI (-E) regulatory domain.
Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Bundles
Available worldwide
Eligible Products and Quantities Table 3 lists products and quantities included in these offers. Table 3. Eligible Products and Quantities Model Number
Description
Cisco 802.11n Wireless Limited-Time Offer for Educational Institutions VARs and DVARs can receive up to 46 percent off selected wireless products, bundles, and packs when purchasing them individually or in combination for a qualifying educational institution in the United States. VARs and DVARs are responsible for verifying the qualification of each individual educational institution. AIR-LAP1142N-A-K9
Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point—802.11a/g/n fixed, unified access point (controller-based); internal antenna; regulatory domain A
AIR-AP1142N-A-K9
Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point—802.11a/g/n fixed, autonomous access point (standalone); internal antenna; regulatory domain A
AIR-LAP1142-AK9-PR
10 Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points—controller-based; regulatory domain A (Eco-Pack)
AIR-AP1142-AK9-5PR
5 Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points—standalone; regulatory domain A (Eco-Pack)
AIR-CT5508-25-K9
Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for up to 25 access points
AIR-CT5508-50-K9
Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for up to 50 access points
AIR-CT5508-100-K9
Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for up to 100 access points
AIR-CT5508-250-K9
Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for up to 250 access points
AIR-CT25-1140A10
10 Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points (802.11a/g/n FCC configuration); 1 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for 25 access points (5508-25); 1 demonstration license for Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)
AIR-CT50-1140A20
20 Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points (802.11a/g/n FCC configuration); 1 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for 50 access points (5508-50); 1 demonstration license for Cisco WCS
AIR-CT100-1140A30
30 Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points (802.11a/g/n FCC configuration); 1 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller with a license for 100 access points (5508-100); 1 demonstration license for Cisco WCS
Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch Price Reduction The reduced list price for the Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch models WS-C2975GS-48PS-L and WS-C2975GS-96PS-LM is listed in the Cisco Ordering Tool. Accelerate Smart Business Deployments (Cisco Catalyst 3560G or 3750G Switch and Cisco Aironet 1140 Access Point Bundle) Please visit the Accelerate Smart Business Deployments Product Bulletin for a detailed list of model numbers and quantities available with this offer. http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/pr11/incentive/accel_smart_business_deploy.html
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Description
Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Bundles Please visit the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series-Wiring Closet-Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Plus Bundles presentation for a detailed list of model numbers and quantities available with this offer. http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/downloads/765/sell/4500e_series_bundle_overview.ppt
Ordering Rules Terms and Conditions for Cisco 802.11n Wireless Limited-Time Offer for Educational Institutions 1. Offer is available only to United States end customers who are educational institutions. 2. Educational institutions are defined as K-12 and Higher Education teaching institutions, public or private, that offer a qualified educational certification or degree. 3. Offer is available to Cisco resellers, registered or higher, who are purchasing the promotional products included in this offer through United States distributors. 4. For fastest processing, Cisco partners using this promotion should submit a purchase order to their distributor with the educational institution listed as the “End Customer Name.” 5. This promotion cannot be combined with any other price deviations, program, or promotion. The only exception is the Value Incentive Program (VIP). 6. Distributors are required to abide by the claiming rules defined in the Distribution Price Deviation Guidelines document. Any Cisco-stipulated certification, installation, or training requirements necessary for the reseller to attain prior to purchase for Resale of Products and Services shall remain in effect. Promotions for such Products or Services do not negate such requirements. 7. The incremental discount provided to partners is built into the Deviation Authorization Request Tool (DART) system. No promotion code is needed. 8. The corresponding DART is named “Accelerate Your Learning: 802.11n Wireless Offer for Education.” 9. The discount on these products for educational institutions is available when their solution provider orders product through a Cisco Authorized Distributor (no direct orders). 10. Cisco SMARTnet Service is not included in the discount structure for this offer. 11. Cisco reserves the right to change any aspect of this promotion at any time. 12. Refurbished equipment is not included under this program. Terms and Conditions for Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch Price Reduction Standard Cisco terms and conditions, as noted in the Cisco Ordering Tool, shall apply for the Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch Price Reduction. Terms and Conditions for Accelerate Smart Business Deployments (Catalyst 3560G or 3750G Switch and Cisco Aironet 1140 Access Point Bundle) Please visit the Accelerate Smart Business Deployments Product Bulletin for a detailed list of the terms and conditions associated with this offer. http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/pr11/incentive/accel_smart_business_deploy.html Terms and Conditions for Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Bundles Please visit the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series—Wiring Closet—PoE Plus Bundles presentation for a detailed list of the terms and conditions associated with this offer. http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/downloads/765/sell/4500e_series_bundle_overview.ppt
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Additional Wireless Offers Test Drive 802.11n Cisco is pleased to offer to you and your customers, for evaluation purposes, Cisco 802.11n evaluation kits. The Cisco 30-day test drive program is available in the United States and Canada only to end users and Cisco Premier and Authorized Resellers purchasing from 2-Tier distribution. You and your customers can borrow a Wireless LAN Evaluation Kit for 30 days at no charge. These wireless LAN products can be installed at an end-user site or used for reseller training purposes, trade shows, or reseller lab testing. The evaluation period begins on the date the products are received by you and expires 30 days after that date. For more information, contact: http://www.rmkrpartner.com/cisco/wirelesseval. Trade in Old Wireless Gear The Cisco Technology Migration Program (TMP) is a global program for customers to trade in Cisco wireless equipment in exchange for a trade-in credit of up to 10 percent toward the purchase of new Cisco wireless products, including the Cisco Aironet 1140 Series and 1250 Series Access Points. For more information, visit: http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/downloads/partner/WWChannels/technology/wireless/download/cisco_enhanced_mobility_tech_migtation.pdf (partner login required). Wireless Competitive Equipment Exchange (Competitive EX) Under this global program, customers can trade in competitive wireless LAN and wireless mesh products for credit toward Cisco wireless equipment. Trade-in credits are calculated based on manufacturer, series, and product type. For more information, visit: http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/sell/promotions/001216.html (partner login required).
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Related Resources Wireless • Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10092/index.html • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/index.html • Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/index.html • Cisco Wireless. Your ideas in motion http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/wireless/ideas_in_motion.html
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Switches • Cisco Catalyst Switches http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/index.html • Cisco Catalyst 2975 Series Switches http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10081/index.html • Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5528/index.html • Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switches http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5023/index.html • Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/index.html
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