Cisco SMARTnet 8x5xNBD for Catalyst 3650 24-Port mGig, 2x10G | Enterprise Support — CON-SNT-SWC3DPX2

Maintain operational continuity on Cisco Catalyst 3650 infrastructure with SMARTnet extended service coverage built for production networks. This one-year plan delivers 8x5 next-business-day parts replacement, email support, and access to new release updates, helping teams respond quickly when hardware issues threaten availability. For organizations running access-layer switching in branch, campus, or distributed enterprise environments, the value is in faster restoration and lower risk. Instead of absorbing the cost and delay of ad hoc support, you get a defined service window and a clear replacement path that supports predictable operations. This service is well suited to teams that need dependable maintenance coverage for physical network equipment without overcommitting to 24x7 support. It helps preserve uptime, extend the useful life of installed Cisco hardware, and keep support aligned to business hours and service expectations. For infrastructure teams managing critical connectivity, that combination of coverage, responsiveness, and vendor-backed expertise is often the difference between a contained incident and a prolonged outage. Ideal For Maintaining Cisco Catalyst 3650 access switches in campus networks Supporting branch office switching with business-hours coverage Reducing recovery time for physical network hardware failures Extending vendor support for production Ethernet access infrastructure Why This Product 1 Includes next-business-day parts replacement, not just advisory support 2 Covers a full year of maintenance for production switching 3 Adds new release updates to keep the platform current 4 Backed by Cisco support for installed Catalyst hardware