Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port SNTC 8x5xNBD | Cisco Support, Exchange — CON-SNT-WSC388PE

Protect Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port switching environments with support coverage built around fast hardware recovery and practical service access. This plan is aimed at teams that need dependable replacement response, not just a help desk number, when a switch becomes a bottleneck in the network. With 8x5 coverage and next-business-day replacement, the service helps reduce the operational drag that follows a failed component or degraded device. That matters in access-layer deployments where a single switch can affect users, endpoints, and downstream services. The exchange model is especially valuable when keeping spares on hand is inefficient or when procurement teams want a clearer path to predictable support costs. For infrastructure leaders, the appeal is straightforward: less downtime, faster restoration, and a support structure that matches the business importance of the platform. It is a stronger fit than basic warranty coverage for environments where network availability directly affects productivity. Ideal For Campus access switching where rapid replacement is required after hardware failure Branch network deployments that need predictable support coverage IT teams standardizing support for Cisco Catalyst 3850 access-layer switches Organizations minimizing spare inventory while maintaining recovery targets Why This Product 1 Next-business-day replacement is faster than standard depot repair 2 8 x 5 coverage fits business-hour operations 3 Exchange model reduces the need for large spare inventories 4 Better downtime control than basic warranty-only coverage