Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE PoE SNTC 8x5xNBD | Exchange, Enterprise — CON-SNT-EDUC296D

Reduce downtime risk with Cisco SMARTnet Extended Service for the Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE PoE platform. This 8x5xNext Business Day exchange coverage is built for organizations that need a defined replacement path when hardware issues interrupt service. Instead of waiting on uncertain repair cycles, you get a support model centered on fast exchange and operational predictability. For network teams, the real value is continuity. Access to replacement support helps keep access layers stable, especially in offices, campuses, and distributed sites where a failed switch can affect users immediately. The 8x5 schedule fits standard business operations, while next-business-day exchange helps shorten the time between failure and recovery. This service is a strong fit when the switch supports business-critical connectivity and the cost of extended outage is higher than the cost of formal support. It gives procurement a clear service term, IT a known recovery path, and the business a better chance of staying online when access infrastructure needs attention. Ideal For Supporting campus access switches that need fast replacement after failure Maintaining branch office network availability during hardware incidents Covering PoE switch deployments where downtime affects phones and endpoints Standardizing exchange support for Cisco Catalyst 2960-X access-layer hardware Why This Product 1 Next-business-day exchange instead of standard repair queues 2 8x5 coverage aligned to business operations 3 Replacement support for access-layer switch recovery 4 SMARTnet extended service for Cisco hardware continuity