Service Type | Smart Net Total Care (SNTC) |
Support Level | 24x7x4 Onsite Support |
Covered Device | Cisco Catalyst 8500-12X10GE Router |
Form Factor | Service Contract |
Contract Duration | 1 Year (typical) |
Delivery Method | Onsite Support with Remote Assistance |
Onsite Response Time | 4 Hours |
Technical Support Availability | 24x7 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) |
Service Features | Hardware replacement, OS updates, diagnostics, proactive device diagnostics |
CISCO SNTC-24X7X4OS Support for C8500-12X10GE (CON-OSP-C85012X5)
Key Benefits

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- Delivers critical uptime support with 4-hour onsite service, minimizing business disruption.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for federal and public sector procurement requirements.
- Manufactured in the U.S., providing traceability and meeting secure sourcing standards.
Product Overview
The CISCO SNTC-24X7X4OS is a high-level support contract designed for the C8500-12X10GE router, backed by CISCO’s Smart Net Total Care program. With this plan, customers receive 24x7 technical assistance and a 4-hour onsite response time, helping to minimize downtime and maintain mission-critical operations.
Manufactured in the United States and TAA compliant, this service is ideal for government and enterprise use where compliance and origin are important. It provides rapid issue resolution and hardware replacement for critical infrastructure.
Designed for organizations requiring high availability and uncompromising service support, this CISCO offering enhances network resilience, aids in rapid recovery, and ensures continuous business performance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Government Eligibility | Yes – Suitable for Government Contracts |
Contract Model | Onsite Plus (OSP) |
Interfaces
Supported Hardware Interface | C8500 series router with 12 x 10GE ports |
Hardware Replacement Service | Yes – Matching hardware replacement for covered unit |
Other Service Options
RMA Options | 4-hour advance hardware replacement |
Software Updates | Ongoing OS and feature updates |
Support Delivery Method | Remote technical support plus onsite hardware support |
Service Portal | Cisco Smart Net Total Care Portal |
Case Resolution Monitoring | Available via Cisco TAC escalation process |
Root Cause Analysis | Available for major cases |
Knowledge Base Access | Yes – via Cisco Support Community |
Included Hardware Diagnostics | Yes – via Smart Call Home and Cisco TAC |
Device Registration Required | Yes – required for active coverage |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco Smart Net Total Care (portal-based) |
Smart Net Portal Access | Included |
Proactive Diagnostics | Included via Smart Call Home |
License Type | Support Contract |
Advanced Security Features
Security Advisory Access | Included through Cisco TAC and Smart Services |
Threat Intelligence Updates | Available with device security subscriptions |
Firmware and Patch Policy | Access to latest software updates and patches |
Secure RMA Process | Yes – Secure hardware replacement process |
Physical & Environmental
Service Availability Region | Global (regional restrictions may apply) |
Onsite Service Scope | Customer-premises hardware support |