Cisco SMARTnet 3-Year 8x5xNBD Service for Catalyst 3850 48-Port | Enterprise Support — CON-3SNT-38048UK9

Keep access-layer switching on a defined recovery path with 3-year Cisco SMARTnet coverage for the Catalyst 3850 48-port platform. This service pairs 8x5 support with next-business-day parts replacement, helping infrastructure teams restore failed hardware without waiting on ad hoc procurement or uncertain third-party sourcing. For environments where switch availability directly affects user access, voice, wireless, and downstream application performance, this support contract adds operational certainty. It is designed for organizations that want OEM-backed service continuity, faster fault resolution, and a cleaner lifecycle strategy for installed Cisco hardware. Compared with lower-tier support options, this plan is built for teams that value predictable response windows and genuine replacement coverage from the original manufacturer. That matters when the switch is part of a standardized campus or branch design and downtime carries real business cost. The result is a support model that helps preserve uptime, simplify maintenance planning, and protect the value of the underlying network investment. Ideal For Campus access-layer support for Catalyst 3850 deployments Branch network maintenance coverage during business hours OEM-backed recovery planning for standardized Cisco switch fleets Lifecycle support for installed 48-port switching infrastructure Why This Product 1 OEM-backed parts replacement instead of third-party support 2 Business-hours coverage with next-business-day recovery 3 3-year term for planned lifecycle alignment 4 Built for Catalyst 3850 48-port switching environments