Quantum DLT2000, DLT2000xt Product Bulletin

CB No.: CB00126

Date: October 3, 2002

Page: 1 of 1

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DLT & Storage Systems Group Customer Bulletin
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Subject: End of Service Life for DLT2000 and DLT2000XT
Product: DLT2000 and DLT2000XT
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Purpose:

To notify customers that Quantum will utilize third-party repair providers for all
DLT2000 and DLT2000XT repairs effective October 1, 2002 and that Quantum will
cease supporting DLT2000XT for parts or service effective March 30, 2003.

Strategy:

Quantum has a commitment to support each of its products for a total of five years from
last customer ship, which would be March 2003 in the case of DLT2000XT. The recent
volume of returns and the five-year commitment, now indicate it is time for Quantum to
cease support. Effective October 1, 2002 Quantum will begin utilizing a third-party
repair provider for all DLT2000 and DLT2000XT products. All return authorization
procedures will be provided by the third parties identified below. Quantum has
authorized MSRC Co in North America and Connexion Point in Europe to perform
repairs on the DLT2000 and DLT2000XT. For more information please visit our website
at WWW.Quantum.com.

Details:

For North American repairs: For Europe and APAC repairs:

MSRC Co. Connexion Point (UK) Ltd
112 Crawley Falls Road Unit 9, Queen Eleanor House
Brentwood, New Hampshire 03833 Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere
Phone # [phone] Ext. 210 Hampshire RG20 4SW
Contact Name: Steve Mower Phone # [phone]

Contact Name: Doc O’Connor

Actions:

Customers should take this opportunity to determine their support requirements for the
DLT2000 and DLT2000XT beyond March of 2003 and execute a plan to ensure un­interrupted service.

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