Cisco SNTC 8x5 NBD Support for ASR1000 2x40GE Port Adapter | Exchange, Coverage — CON-SNT-EPAPAKGE

Preserve ASR1000 line-card and port adapter availability with an 8x5 Next Business Day exchange support package that emphasizes timely replacement of failed 2x40GE Ethernet port adapters. This service matches operational windows—8 hours a day, five days a week—to common maintenance schedules, ensuring predictable vendor response and hardware replacement. For network architects managing edge aggregation and campus uplinks, the package reduces mean time to repair and removes the complexity of handling part procurement and RMA logistics. It is particularly effective where non‑24x7 coverage aligns with business hours and where fast hardware exchange is sufficient to meet SLAs. Choose this coverage to convert spare inventory and ad hoc vendor coordination into a clear service contract that preserves throughput on ASR1000 platforms with 2x40GE adapters. Ideal For Support ASR1000 aggregation routers in enterprise WAN edge Replace failed 2x40GE adapters during business hours with minimal disruption Limit regional spare inventory at branch POPs Coordinate vendor replacement for scheduled maintenance windows Why This Product 1 Provides business-hours Next Business Day exchange vs. 24x7 premium options for cost control 2 Converts spare‑parts management into vendor-handled replacement 3 Better suited to scheduled maintenance windows than depot-only RMA 4 Lower recurring cost than around‑the‑clock onsite technician contracts