Cisco UCS DR 8X5XNBDOS Fabric Interconnect 6536 | Support, Exchange — CON-UCSD5-UCSX00F6

Protect fabric interconnect operations with a service plan designed for disciplined response and controlled recovery. This 1-year offering combines 8x5 coverage with next-business-day advance parts replacement, giving infrastructure teams a defined support path when a covered component needs attention. For environments running UCS IMM, the value is in reducing uncertainty. Depot-based exchange support helps streamline the replacement process, while email support provides a direct channel for issue resolution. That combination matters when the cost of delay is measured in stalled workloads, delayed maintenance windows, and added pressure on operations staff. This service is suited to organizations that want more than basic break-fix coverage. It supports a more predictable maintenance model for fabric interconnect hardware, helping teams preserve uptime planning and avoid the hidden cost of ad hoc replacement sourcing. For procurement teams, the fixed 1-year term and defined response model make budgeting straightforward. For operations teams, the service structure helps keep recovery steps clear when hardware issues arise. Ideal For Supporting UCS IMM fabric interconnects in enterprise data centers Covering planned maintenance windows where rapid parts replacement matters Reducing downtime risk for teams managing critical network fabric hardware Standardizing support coverage for procurement-managed infrastructure refreshes Why This Product 1 Includes next-business-day advance parts replacement instead of basic return-only coverage 2 Uses depot exchange support to simplify hardware recovery workflows 3 Provides 8x5 coverage for organizations that do not require full 24x7 support 4 Fixed 1-year term helps align support spend with planned infrastructure budgets