Cisco DCN Essentials Term N9500 M8/M16, 3Y | Support, Enterprise — C1E1TN9500M816-3Y

Keep core switching infrastructure covered with a 3-year essentials term for the Nexus 9500 M8/M16 platform. Built for teams that cannot afford gaps in support, this service helps maintain access to technical assistance across the lifecycle of the deployment. When network issues surface, having a defined support term in place reduces uncertainty and keeps escalation paths clear. This offering is suited to organizations that depend on high-capacity switching for data center and campus backbone traffic. Rather than treating support as an afterthought, it gives procurement and operations teams a predictable coverage window tied to the platform. That matters when the cost of downtime, delayed troubleshooting, or unsupported hardware can quickly exceed the price of the service itself. For infrastructure teams standardizing on Cisco switching, the value is in continuity: a known support term, a clear service scope, and a cleaner path for planning renewals and lifecycle decisions. It is a practical way to protect the investment already made in the platform while preserving operational confidence over the next three years. Ideal For Supporting a Cisco Nexus 9500 M8/M16 deployment in a data center core Maintaining coverage for network infrastructure under a planned three-year refresh cycle Providing escalation support for operations teams managing critical switching services Standardizing maintenance coverage across enterprise switching assets Why This Product 1 3-year service term versus shorter coverage windows 2 24x7 technical support versus business-hours-only assistance 3 Phone support for faster issue intake 4 Platform-specific coverage for Nexus 9500 M8/M16