Cisco NCS540 SSPT 8x5xNBD Service for 18x1G SFP, 6x110G SFP | Enterprise Support — SD-SSSNT-N540X6SA

Maintain service continuity on Cisco NCS540 deployments with support coverage structured for business-hour operations and next-business-day hardware replacement. This service is designed for environments where routing uptime matters, spare parts are not always on hand, and restoration speed directly affects downstream applications. By pairing 8x5 coverage with NBD response, the offering helps infrastructure teams reduce exposure to extended outages and avoid the cost of waiting on replacement logistics. It is a practical fit for production networks that depend on 18 x 1G SFP and 6 x 110G SFP connectivity, where even short interruptions can ripple across aggregation, transport, or edge routing layers. Dual AC power support adds another layer of resilience for sites that require stable operation and predictable maintenance planning. For organizations standardizing on Cisco routing platforms, this service helps preserve the value of the hardware investment by keeping recovery paths clear and support expectations defined. Ideal For Supporting a Cisco NCS540 in a branch aggregation or edge routing role Maintaining uptime for a transport network with dense SFP-based connectivity Reducing recovery time for production sites with limited spare inventory Standardizing support terms across dual-AC Cisco routing deployments Why This Product 1 Business-hour coverage instead of ad hoc break-fix response 2 Next-business-day replacement to reduce outage duration 3 Service aligned to Cisco NCS540 routing environments 4 Dual AC power coverage for higher operational continuity