Cisco SNTC-8X5XNBD ASR-9904 2 Line Card Slot C | SMARTnet Service — CON-SNT-ASR99042

Maintain service continuity on Cisco ASR-9904 platforms with SMARTnet coverage designed for rapid parts replacement. This service package supports two line card slots and provides 8x5 access with Next Business Day response for parts, helping infrastructure teams restore hardware functionality without extended disruption. For environments where router availability directly affects application performance, WAN connectivity, and branch access, the value is in speed and predictability. Instead of absorbing the cost and delay of ad hoc hardware recovery, teams get a defined support path for exchange-based parts replacement. That makes it easier to plan maintenance, reduce mean time to repair, and keep network operations aligned with business uptime targets. Cisco SMARTnet remains a practical choice for organizations that need vendor-backed support on production routing hardware. It is especially relevant when the platform sits at the edge of critical traffic flows and spare inventory is limited. This service helps preserve operational continuity with a support model built around the realities of enterprise infrastructure. Ideal For Support production WAN edge routers in enterprise data centers Maintain uptime for branch aggregation and core routing platforms Cover hardware replacement needs where spare inventory is limited Reduce recovery time for ASR-9904 line card failures Why This Product 1 Faster recovery than break-fix support with defined Next Business Day parts response 2 Better fit for production routing than basic warranty coverage 3 Covers two line card slots for targeted platform protection 4 Exchange-based service helps reduce spare-part planning pressure