Cisco SMARTnet 24x7x4 for Catalyst 3850 48-Port UPOE | Enterprise — CON-SNTP-38048UK9

Protect your Catalyst 3850 access layer with Cisco SMARTnet coverage built for fast parts replacement and predictable support. With 24x7 service and a 4-hour response target, this plan helps reduce the impact of switch failures on user access, PoE-powered devices, and downstream network services. Exchange-based support is especially valuable in environments where a failed switch can affect phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other connected systems. For infrastructure teams, the value is in the response model: clear coverage, defined timing, and vendor-backed replacement support. That makes it easier to plan around incidents without relying on ad hoc procurement or uncertain repair paths. The service is a strong fit for enterprise access networks where uptime, device power delivery, and rapid restoration matter more than lowest-cost coverage. Choose this support plan when the switch is not just a port count, but a dependency for business operations. It helps preserve service continuity across campus, branch, and distributed deployments while keeping recovery aligned with Cisco hardware standards. Ideal For Supporting Catalyst 3850 access switches in campus networks Maintaining PoE and UPOE device connectivity in branch offices Covering network hardware that supports phones, APs, and cameras Reducing recovery time for access-layer switch failures Why This Product 1 Parts replacement support for failed switch hardware 2 24x7 coverage for access-layer network operations 3 4-hour response target for faster restoration 4 Designed for Catalyst 3850 48-port UPOE deployments