Cisco SMARTnet ASR1001-X 20G VPN Bundle 8x5xNBD Support | Enterprise — CON-SSSNT-ASR100VP

Maintain service continuity on the Cisco ASR1001-X 20G VPN bundle with SMARTnet Solution Support that aligns support coverage to business hours and next-business-day parts replacement. This service is designed for teams that need predictable response, fast hardware exchange, and a clear support path for a production edge router carrying VPN traffic. For infrastructure environments where the router is a dependency for branch connectivity, secure access, and WAN aggregation, the value is in reducing time-to-repair without overbuying around-the-clock coverage. The 8x5xNBD model fits organizations that staff standard business hours but still need a disciplined recovery plan when hardware issues appear. Cisco’s exchange-oriented support structure helps keep the platform in service while replacement parts are processed through the support workflow. That makes this a practical choice for procurement teams balancing uptime requirements, support cost, and the operational importance of the ASR1001-X platform. Ideal For Supporting a branch edge router that carries VPN traffic during business hours Maintaining WAN access for distributed offices with next-business-day parts coverage Backing up procurement requirements for a Cisco ASR1001-X production deployment Reducing recovery time for hardware faults on a secure routing platform Why This Product 1 Business-hour coverage instead of 24x7 support lowers cost for standard operations 2 Next-business-day parts replacement shortens recovery versus basic warranty coverage 3 Cisco SMARTnet support adds a defined service path for production routing hardware 4 Built for the ASR1001-X 20G VPN bundle rather than generic router coverage