Cisco SMARTnet 8x5xNBD Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 370W | Enterprise Support — CON-SSSNT-2948LPDL

Keep critical access switching covered with Cisco SMARTnet Solution Support for the Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 370 W platform. Built for environments where a failed switch can interrupt phones, wireless access points, cameras, and user connectivity, this service pairs 8x5 coverage with Next Business Day parts replacement to reduce downtime exposure. For teams standardizing on the 2960-X family, the value is straightforward: faster recovery, predictable support coverage, and a service model aligned to production access networks. The 370 W PoE budget and 2 x 10G uplinks make this switch a core edge component, so replacement timing matters. This support offering is designed to keep that hardware in service with less operational friction than ad hoc break-fix handling. Choose it when uptime, response time, and lifecycle discipline matter more than lowest upfront cost. It helps preserve network continuity for branch, campus, and distribution-layer access deployments where replacement logistics and vendor-backed support are part of the operating standard. Ideal For Support campus access switches serving PoE phones, APs, and cameras Cover branch network edge hardware that must return to service quickly Maintain production switching for distribution closets with limited spare inventory Standardize vendor-backed support for Cisco access-layer deployments Why This Product 1 Next Business Day parts replacement instead of standard break-fix delays 2 Cisco-backed support for a production access switch platform 3 8x5 coverage fits business-hour operations without full 24x7 cost 4 Exchange-based service reduces time spent sourcing replacement hardware