Cisco MDS 9220i 1RU FCIP Switch SNTC 8x5xNBD | SAN, Enterprise — CON-SNT-9220I

Keep critical storage fabrics covered with Cisco Smart Net Total Care for the MDS 9220i 1RU FCIP switch. Built for teams that cannot afford extended downtime, this service package pairs 8x5 next-business-day support with access to Cisco technical assistance and entitlement management for the covered platform. For SAN environments that depend on predictable response times, this coverage helps reduce risk when a switch issue threatens host-to-storage connectivity. It is designed for organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure and looking for a support path that matches the operational value of the hardware. Rather than relying on ad hoc break-fix arrangements, you get a defined support framework for the covered device. This offering is best suited for procurement teams and infrastructure owners who need to protect the lifecycle of a mission-critical FCIP switch without overbuying unnecessary service tiers. It supports disciplined operations, clearer escalation paths, and a more defensible maintenance strategy for production storage networks. Ideal For Supporting a production SAN edge switch in a data center storage fabric Maintaining service coverage for Cisco FCIP infrastructure in enterprise environments Standardizing support for a mission-critical Fibre Channel switching deployment Extending operational protection for a covered MDS 9220i switch during its service life Why This Product 1 Defined 8x5 next-business-day support instead of ad hoc break-fix coverage 2 Built for the Cisco MDS 9220i FCIP switch rather than generic hardware support 3 Matches enterprise SAN maintenance needs with predictable service access 4 Helps justify lifecycle protection for mission-critical storage switching