Description
Discover a new level of network reliability and operational ease with Extreme Networks’ ExtremeWorks Managed Services MonitoringPLUS — Extended Service. This one-year coverage is engineered for organizations that demand continuous uptime, rapid issue resolution, and a streamlined support experience. MonitoringPLUS combines round-the-clock vigilance with proactive health checks, rapid hardware response, and a tailored service footprint that aligns with your business needs. By extending support beyond standard contracts, you gain a dedicated partnership that helps you maximize performance, minimize downtime, and preserve service quality across your ExtremeWorks environment. Whether you’re managing a sprawling campus, a distributed enterprise, or a data center with mission-critical workloads, this Extended Service provides predictable costs, precise response times, and the confidence that your network is in capable hands. In this description, you’ll see how MonitoringPLUS elevates service levels, accelerates incident containment, and supports your strategic IT objectives through a comprehensive, end-to-end managed service framework.
- 24 x 7 proactive monitoring with intelligent alerting: MonitoringPLUS continuously watches your network health, performance metrics, and device status, using advanced analytics to detect anomalies before they affect users. Customizable thresholds let you tailor alerts to your environment, ensuring your operations team receives timely notifications that matter. This proactive approach reduces mean time to detection (MTTD) and empowers rapid containment of incidents, helping to preserve user experience and business productivity. You can rest easy knowing your critical devices—from core switches to edge access points—are under constant supervision by trained professionals who understand your topology and SLAs.
- 4-hour hardware replacement (AHR) and rapid service delivery: The Extended Service includes a guaranteed four-hour hardware replacement window, designed to minimize downtime during hardware failures or performance degradation. With depot exchanges and on-site escalation as appropriate, you can expect rapid hardware replenishment and streamlined logistics. This objective is rooted in Extreme Networks’ commitment to uptime, ensuring that trusted components are sourced, transported, and installed quickly by authorized technicians. The result is sustained availability for essential applications and services, even in peak demand periods.
- Comprehensive parts coverage — electronic and physical: MonitoringPLUS covers both electronic components and physical parts required to keep equipment healthy. Whether it’s a failed NIC, power supply, or a controller module, the service includes the necessary replacements to prevent escalation and avoid lengthy outages. This integrated parts strategy reduces the burden on your internal maintenance teams and eliminates surprise costs, enabling you to budget with confidence while maintaining high service levels across the network stack.
- End-to-end management within the Extreme Networks ecosystem: Designed to complement the ExtremeWorks portfolio, MonitoringPLUS provides seamless coordination with existing management tools, controllers, and monitoring platforms. It enables centralized oversight, consolidated reporting, and consistent incident workflows. The service is scalable to handle growing networks and complex topologies, delivering consistent performance gains as your environment expands. With executive dashboards and granular event data, leadership can track reliability improvements, service levels, and operational efficiency over time.
- Peace of mind, predictable budgeting, and compliance alignment: An Extended Service with a defined term offers predictable costs and a clear service roadmap. You gain a reliable foundation for meeting internal governance and regulatory requirements, along with documented response times and escalation paths. The comprehensive coverage aligns with ITIL-inspired practices, helping you implement standardized incident response, change management, and asset lifecycle processes. This stability is particularly valuable for regulated industries or organizations seeking to strengthen resilience without sacrificing agility.
Technical Details of Extreme Networks ExtremeWorks Managed Services MonitoringPLUS - Extended Service - 1 Year - Ew Monitorpls 4hr Ahr H34750
- Service Level: 24 x 7 monitoring with 4-hour hardware replacement (AHR) window; escalation through authorized service channels; proactive problem resolution whenever possible.
- Coverage Scope: Extended service dedicated to Extreme Networks ExtremeWorks Managed Services MonitoringPLUS; includes electronic and physical parts where applicable.
- Delivery Model: Managed service delivered by Extreme Networks or authorized partners; remote monitoring with on-site escalation as required; depot-exchange logistics for hardware replacements.
- Onboarding & Activation: Includes onboarding assistance, account configuration, and license alignment to enable continuous monitoring and alerting across designated devices and sites.
- Support Coverage: 24/7 global support with defined response and resolution targets; regular health checks, trend analysis, and performance optimization recommendations.
- Parts & Maintenance: Electronic and physical components covered for replacement; standard maintenance windows coordinated with your operations to minimize disruption.
- Reporting & Visibility: Access to consolidated dashboards, incident history, and service-level reporting to drive continuous improvement and SLA verification.
- Compatibility: Designed to complement Extreme Networks solutions; ensures compatibility with existing ExtremeWorks devices, controllers, and management platforms.
How to Install ExtremeWorks MonitoringPLUS
Because MonitoringPLUS is a managed service, you won’t install software directly on your devices in most cases. Instead, the onboarding and activation process is handled by Extreme Networks or an authorized service partner. The goal is to configure monitoring coverage, establish alerting protocols, and integrate the service into your existing support workflows. Below is a practical outline of the typical installation and onboarding steps you can expect during enrollment:
- Step 1: Prepare for onboarding by compiling a complete inventory of devices within the monitoring scope, including model numbers, serials, network roles, locations, and administrative contact details. Gather any existing monitoring credentials or management endpoints that may be leveraged for integration.
- Step 2: Activate MonitoringPLUS under your Extreme Networks account and confirm the term length (1 year) and renewal options. Define service regions, escalation contacts, and preferred communication channels (email, SMS, or automated ticketing).
- Step 3: Configure the monitoring scope, including which devices, ports, and interfaces are subject to health checks. Establish alert thresholds, severity levels, and notification workflows to align with your internal incident response SOPs.
- Step 4: Enable data collection and integration with your existing management environment. This may include remote telemetry, event feeds, and correlation rules that enable faster problem diagnosis and trend analysis across your network.
- Step 5: Validate onboarding with a phased test, confirm receipt of alerts by the designated teams, verify hardware replacement procedures, and finalize any required approvals. Document the onboarding results and establish a cadence for ongoing reviews and optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MonitoringPLUS Extended Service? It is a one-year, comprehensive managed service that combines 24/7 network monitoring, proactive health checks, alerting, and rapid hardware replacement to maintain peak performance for your Extreme Networks environment.
- What does 24 x 7 x 4 Hour service mean? It means continuous monitoring with a guaranteed four-hour response time for hardware-related incidents, including depot or on-site replacement options to minimize downtime.
- Does it include hardware replacement? Yes. The service covers four-hour hardware replacement (AHR) to restore functionality quickly after a hardware failure or critical degradation.
- Who handles installation and onboarding? Installation and onboarding are performed by Extreme Networks or an authorized partner. Your role is to provide device inventory, access, and escalation details to enable a smooth handoff.
- Can I customize monitoring thresholds and alerts? Absolutely. Thresholds, notification channels, and escalation paths can be tailored to your environment to balance sensitivity and operational workload.
- What devices are covered? Coverage generally includes Extreme Networks devices included within the scope of MonitoringPLUS; confirm exact devices and sites during onboarding with your account manager.
- What reporting will I receive? You’ll have access to centralized reporting on uptime, incident history, mean time to repair, and performance trends to support data-driven decisions.
- Is this service compatible with non-Extreme components? MonitoringPLUS is designed for Extreme Networks environments; its effectiveness improves when integrated with ExtremeWorks products, but specific compatibility should be confirmed during onboarding.
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