Description
Protecting your Cisco infrastructure with world-class, enterprise-grade support has never been easier. Cisco Smart Net Total Care Extended Service is designed to minimize downtime and maximize uptime by delivering around-the-clock expertise, rapid problem resolution, and a guaranteed on-site response. This service focuses on the hardware that matters most to your operations— CPUs, memory, and drives—covering up to two Cisco devices under a single, predictable maintenance plan. With Smart Net Total Care Extended Service, you gain direct access to Cisco’s global support network, enabling proactive guidance, timely hardware replacements when needed, and a clearly defined path to maintain your critical services without the administrative headaches of unexpected repair costs. Whether you’re running mission-critical data center workloads, expansive campus networks, or edge deployments, this extended service is built to protect your investment and support your growth with a proven, scalable support framework.
- 24x7 access to Cisco technical assistance with a guaranteed 4-hour on-site response to minimize downtime and quickly restore business-critical services, day or night.
- Comprehensive hardware coverage for CPUs, memory modules, and storage drives across up to two Cisco devices, ensuring the components that drive performance stay protected.
- Maintenance, parts, and labor included to cover engineering services, replacement parts when needed, and on-site labor, reducing unexpected repair costs and administrative overhead.
- Predictable total cost of ownership (TCO) with fixed service terms and pricing, enabling easier budgeting and avoiding surprise maintenance charges.
- Proactive support and problem resolution with diagnostics, engineering guidance, and rapid escalation to Cisco experts to prevent issues before they impact operations and shorten mean time to repair (MTTR).
Technical Details of Cisco Smart Net Total Care - Extended Service - Service Cpu, Mem, Drives, 2
Technical details for this service are designed around a straightforward, enterprise-grade coverage model. This is a service program rather than software or hardware you install, with activation and deployment handled by Cisco or an authorized partner. The core value lies in access, coverage, and response, rather than on-device installation. To ensure seamless activation, you’ll coordinate with Cisco or your preferred partner, providing essential information and confirming service levels that align with your uptime goals. The program focuses on:
- Device coverage for up to two Cisco devices, protecting CPUs, memory, and drives to help prevent performance bottlenecks and unplanned outages.
- 24x7 support from Cisco’s global support network, ensuring you can reach experts whenever you need them most.
- 4-hour on-site response window, designed to minimize MTTR and restore services quickly after an incident.
- Maintenance scope including engineering services, replacement parts, and labor, aimed at reducing out-of-pocket repair costs and delays.
- Predictable budgeting through fixed terms and pricing, providing clarity and control over ongoing support expenses.
- Proactive diagnostics and engineering guidance to prevent issues from escalating, enabling faster problem resolution and improved system health.
How to install Cisco Smart Net Total Care - Extended Service
Because this is a service program rather than software or hardware you install, activation and deployment are handled by Cisco or an authorized partner. To initiate coverage, prepare the following and contact Cisco or your preferred partner to start the process:
- Device details — collect serial numbers and model numbers for the Cisco devices you want covered (up to two devices).
- Current service information — have any existing service contract numbers ready to streamline activation and ensure proper alignment with your new Extended Service plan.
- Site readiness — confirm the on-site technician can access the equipment location and provide the necessary environment for replacement parts or maintenance activities.
- Service level confirmation — specify you require 24x7 support with a 4-hour on-site response window to ensure the agreement matches your uptime goals.
- Activation and monitoring — after contract activation, Cisco or an authorized partner will configure coverage and begin ongoing monitoring to ensure seamless protection and rapid response when issues arise.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cisco Smart Net Total Care Extended Service? It is a service program that provides around-the-clock technical assistance, a guaranteed 4-hour on-site response, and comprehensive hardware coverage (CPUs, memory, and drives) for up to two Cisco devices, including parts, labor, and proactive diagnostics to minimize downtime and control maintenance costs.
- Which devices are covered? Up to two Cisco devices, with protection focused on CPUs, memory modules, and storage drives—the critical hardware components that drive system performance and reliability.
- What does 24x7 support mean in practice? You have access to Cisco's technical experts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If an issue occurs, you can obtain guidance, diagnostics, and escalation to engineers to help resolve problems quickly.
- What is included in maintenance and parts? The program covers engineering services, replacement parts when needed, and labor for on-site maintenance, helping reduce unexpected repair costs and administrative overhead.
- How do I activate the Extended Service? Activation is handled by Cisco or an authorized partner. Prepare device details, current service information, site readiness, and service level requirements, then contact Cisco or your partner to start coverage and monitoring.
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