Network Hardware Resale offers lifeline to Cisco switches ineligible for SMARTnet

Users of Cisco non-E series 6500 switches, of which there is an installed base of more than 350,000 units, now have a viable and affordable option called NetSure for the maintenance of Cisco switches that are no longer eligible for new Cisco SMARTnet support contracts. View end-of-sale and end-of-life announcement NetSure provides 24x7 technical support and next-day hardware replacement at 50-to-90 percent off Cisco SMARTnet.

"NetSure helps organizations avoid forced upgrades by extending the lifecycle of viable equipment that has reached OEM end-of-support and can no longer be placed under manufacturer maintenance," said Mike Sheldon - president and CEO of Network Hardware Resale. The high cost of Cisco SMARTnet maintenance coverage causes budget-constrained organizations to gamble on the degree of protection they can afford for their networks.

A recent survey of 400 Network Hardware Resale customers revealed that nearly half of the respondents want to augment their Cisco SMARTnet with complementary technical support.

More than a third of those surveyed revealed they only cover core equipment under Cisco SMARTnet while nearly 40 percent expressed interest in finding more affordable, flexible technical services for remote offices and edge routers.

NetSure is priced on a module basis, letting end-users tailor support for specific locations or portions of their networks.

Here’s a price comparison for the popular Cisco Catalyst WS-C6509 chassis configuration.

Yearly cost for NetSure 24x7 coverage with next business day (NBD) replacement is $1,302 while Cisco 8x5xNBD is $6,825.

Furthermore, Cisco 24x7x4 coverage costs 10 times more than NetSure comparable support.

Exactly how attractive to you is 3rd party maintenance support for Cisco end-of-sale and end-of-life equipment?

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• Mike Sheldon - President and CEO of Network Hardware Resale