Cisco CON-SWS2-F9K48INC Premium SWS Add-on — Firepower FPR9K48 Support | Software Support, License — CON-SWS2-F9K48INC

Sustain threat prevention and throughput on deployed Firepower FPR9K48 appliances by adding vendor-grade software support and entitlement. This premium SWS add-on provides access to Cisco software updates, signature/URL intelligence feeds and vendor escalation pathways so security policies remain effective through zero-days, patches and planned refresh activities. Procurement teams choose this SKU when maintaining validated software versions, preserving managed rule sets and ensuring covered remediation windows are requirements for compliance and uptime. This offering complements hardware warranties and on-site maintenance contracts by focusing on software lifecycle continuity: security intelligence, bug fixes, and licensed feature entitlements. For environments that route high volumes of traffic through Firepower clusters, the add-on reduces risk from delayed signatures or unsupported software builds. Engage Cisco for exact coverage period, response profiles and integration details. The SKU CON-SWS2-F9K48INC is intended for organizations that cannot accept gaps in software maintenance and prefer vendor-certified updates rather than ad-hoc community or manual patching. Ideal For Maintain signature feeds for perimeter and internal NGFW clusters using FPR9K48 Ensure vendor support during scheduled OS upgrades for Firepower appliances Preserve compliance by keeping licensed security software current Enable rapid vendor escalation for critical software vulnerabilities on FPR9K48 Why This Product 1 Focuses on software entitlements and signature/URL feed updates rather than hardware maintenance 2 Intended as an add-on to existing Cisco hardware warranties or smartnet contracts 3 Adds vendor escalation paths for software defects and security fixes 4 Requires Cisco account confirmation for term and SLA — not a standalone hardware service