Cisco CON-SMBS-WSC298DL 8x5xNBD Support | Enterprise Support, 1 Year — CON-SMBS-WSC298DL

Keep access-layer switching covered with Cisco essential support for the 2960-X 48 GigE platform. This one-year 8x5xNBD service is built for teams that need predictable response windows and a clear path to recovery when a switch issue threatens user access, edge connectivity, or downstream services. For infrastructure environments where a single switch can affect many endpoints, support quality matters as much as hardware quality. This coverage helps reduce the operational drag of unexpected failures by giving you a defined support window and next-business-day response expectations. That makes it easier to maintain service continuity, plan maintenance, and control risk across distributed sites. Compared with lower-tier coverage, this support model is better suited to production networks that cannot wait on ad hoc troubleshooting. It supports a more disciplined lifecycle strategy for Cisco access switching, especially where uptime, replacement timing, and budget predictability all matter. For procurement teams, it also provides a clean renewal path for protecting installed hardware without overbuying services that exceed the deployment’s needs. Ideal For Renew support for Cisco access switches in branch offices Maintain coverage for production LAN edge infrastructure Protect campus switching used for user connectivity Support lifecycle continuity for deployed 2960-X hardware Why This Product 1 Defined 8x5xNBD coverage instead of ad hoc break-fix response 2 One-year term supports planned procurement cycles 3 Built for Cisco 2960-X 48 GigE deployments 4 Better fit for production access switching than basic warranty-only coverage