Cisco AR Level 3 for 8800 52xSFP28 8xQSFP28 4xQSFP-D | Support — SD-AR3K-882Y8HEM

Keep Cisco 8800 platform support aligned with demanding network operations through AR Level 3 coverage for 52xSFP28, 8xQSFP28, and 4xQSFP-D configurations. This SKU is aimed at organizations that need hardware-focused support structure while excluding software support, making it a precise fit for environments with separate software entitlement strategies. For infrastructure teams, that distinction matters. Hardware support coverage helps reduce exposure when optics, ports, or platform components are part of a production path, while the no-software-support structure keeps the entitlement scoped to the physical platform. That can simplify procurement, avoid paying for coverage you do not need, and keep service planning aligned with how the network is actually operated. This is the kind of support line item that belongs in serious deployment planning: specific, scoped, and tied to a defined Cisco 8800 configuration. It is well suited to teams managing high-port-density switching environments where uptime, replacement planning, and vendor-backed service response are part of the operating model. Ideal For Supporting Cisco 8800 switch deployments in production data centers Managing hardware-only service coverage for high-port-density switching Aligning support scope with separate software maintenance contracts Planning vendor-backed service for Cisco 8800 optical and uplink configurations Why This Product 1 Hardware-only support with no software coverage 2 Scoped to Cisco 8800 platform configurations 3 Covers 52xSFP28, 8xQSFP28, and 4xQSFP-D 4 Fits environments with separate software entitlements