Cisco 3YR SNTC ASR 9000 RSP 5 for PA | 8x5xNBD Support, Enterprise — CON-3SNT-A9KRSP51

Keep core routing infrastructure covered with 3YR SNTC 8X5XNBD for ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 5. This service is built for teams that cannot afford long repair cycles when a routing processor issue threatens backbone availability, service continuity, or maintenance windows. Cisco Smart Net Total Care adds structured support around a high-value platform component. The 8x5xNBD model provides business-hours coverage with next-business-day replacement, helping reduce the operational drag of hardware failure without overbuying around-the-clock support that may not match the environment. For procurement teams, that balance matters: it protects the installed base while keeping support aligned to operational need. This coverage is a strong fit for service provider and enterprise networks where the ASR 9000 family anchors traffic flow. It helps preserve uptime, simplify escalation, and keep replacement logistics predictable. When the cost of a delayed part is measured in service impact, this support plan delivers the response structure and vendor accountability infrastructure teams expect from Cisco. Ideal For Supporting ASR 9000 routing hardware in a service provider core Covering Route Switch Processor 5 for enterprise backbone operations Reducing downtime risk during hardware replacement events Maintaining predictable support for planned maintenance cycles Why This Product 1 3-year term for long-range support planning 2 8x5xNBD coverage balances cost and response 3 Cisco-backed support for ASR 9000 hardware 4 Next-business-day replacement reduces repair downtime