Cisco SMARTnet 8x5xNBD Support for ASR 9006 AC Chassis | Exchange — CON-SNT-ASR90061

Protect critical routing capacity with Cisco SMARTnet service for the ASR 9006 AC chassis. This support plan is built for organizations that need dependable hardware recovery without the cost of around-the-clock onsite coverage. With 8x5xNext Business Day exchange service, it provides a clear path to restore failed components and keep network operations moving. For infrastructure teams managing high-value backbone or aggregation platforms, the difference is in response discipline. Cisco’s exchange-based support model helps reduce time spent sourcing replacement hardware while aligning service coverage to standard business operations. That makes it a practical fit for stable production environments where predictable maintenance matters more than premium emergency response. This service is especially useful when the chassis is part of a larger routing architecture and downtime must be contained quickly. It supports continuity, simplifies maintenance planning, and helps preserve the operational value of a major Cisco platform. Ideal For Supporting a core routing chassis in a production data center Maintaining exchange coverage for backbone or aggregation infrastructure Reducing downtime exposure for network teams with business-hours operations Planning predictable support for a deployed Cisco ASR 9006 platform Why This Product 1 8x5xNext Business Day exchange versus premium onsite response 2 Cisco SMARTnet coverage versus self-managed spare inventory 3 Parts replacement support versus no-hardware service contract 4 1-year term versus short-term or reactive maintenance