Cisco ASR900 SMARTnet 8x5 NBD Support | Exchange Service — CON-SNT-A900IMA8

Protect critical ASR900 deployments with Cisco service coverage designed for fast component recovery and predictable support handling. This plan combines 8x5 service availability with next-business-day exchange response, giving infrastructure teams a practical way to reduce the operational impact of hardware failure. For networks that depend on stable routing and access services, replacement speed matters. Exchange-based support helps shorten the path from failure to restoration, especially when internal teams need a clear process for parts handling and escalation. That makes this service a strong fit for organizations that value uptime, budget control, and vendor-backed support over ad hoc repair workflows. Cisco SMARTnet also helps standardize maintenance across installed ASR900 equipment, which is useful for procurement teams managing lifecycle coverage and for engineers responsible for service continuity. It is a focused support option for environments where response time and parts availability directly affect business operations. Ideal For Supporting an ASR900 platform in a carrier or enterprise network Maintaining replacement coverage for production routing hardware Reducing downtime risk for branch or aggregation infrastructure Standardizing support contracts across Cisco network assets Why This Product 1 Next-business-day exchange versus slower replacement cycles 2 8x5 coverage versus limited support windows 3 Cisco SMARTnet contract versus informal break-fix support 4 Parts-focused recovery versus repair-only maintenance