Cisco SNTC 8x5xNBD MDS 9148T 48-Port FC Switch Support | Enterprise Service — CON-SNT-DSC9148E

Keep Fibre Channel infrastructure on a defined recovery path with Cisco SNTC 8x5xNBD support for the MDS 9148T 32G 48-port FC switch. This service is structured for environments where storage connectivity must stay available during business hours and where rapid parts replacement matters more than broad, generic coverage. For SAN teams, the difference between a service contract and real operational protection is response discipline. 8x5xNBD coverage gives you a business-day support model with next-business-day parts replacement, helping reduce the time a failed component can sit unresolved. That matters in storage fabrics where even a single switch issue can affect multiple workloads, hosts, and application tiers. This support offering is a strong fit for enterprises that want to preserve uptime without overbuying unnecessary service scope. It supports disciplined maintenance planning, clearer escalation paths, and a more predictable cost structure around a critical switching layer. For procurement teams, it is a practical way to match support investment to the operational importance of the platform. Ideal For Supporting a production SAN built on MDS 9148T Fibre Channel switching Reducing recovery time for failed switch components in storage fabrics Maintaining business-hour coverage for enterprise storage connectivity Aligning support contracts with critical data center switching assets Why This Product 1 Next-business-day parts replacement reduces storage outage duration 2 8x5 coverage fits business-hour operational requirements 3 Exchange service model supports faster component recovery 4 Designed specifically for the MDS 9148T FC switching platform