Cisco SMARTnet ASR1002-X 8x5xNBD VPN Bundle | Physical Service — CON-SNT-ASR10VP9

Keep the ASR1002-X platform covered with Cisco SMARTnet extended service built for environments that cannot afford long repair cycles. This 8x5xNext Business Day plan provides exchange-based replacement support, helping teams restore failed hardware without waiting on extended depot timelines. For VPN and branch edge deployments, that means faster recovery when the router becomes a single point of failure. This service is designed for organizations that value predictable support coverage over ad hoc break-fix response. The 8x5 schedule aligns with standard business operations, while next-business-day exchange helps contain disruption after a hardware event. It is a practical fit for teams maintaining production connectivity, remote access, and secure WAN services on the ASR1002-X platform. Choose this service when uptime matters more than lowest-cost coverage. Cisco-backed replacement support helps preserve operational continuity and reduces the risk of extended outages caused by hardware failure. Ideal For Branch edge routing environments running ASR1002-X VPN concentrator deployments requiring rapid hardware replacement Production WAN sites that need business-hours support coverage Infrastructure teams standardizing Cisco support for critical network hardware Why This Product 1 Exchange-based replacement instead of basic advisory support 2 Next-business-day response helps shorten outage windows 3 Business-hours coverage fits standard enterprise operations 4 Built for the ASR1002-X platform and VPN workloads