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the Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Service and Support solution and are available directly from
Cisco and through resellers.
Table 3. SMARTnet Service and Support Programs
Service and Support Features Benefits
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Cisco SMARTnet, available direct
from Cisco
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Cisco Packaged SMARTnet support
program, available through resellers
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Access to software updates 24 hours
a day
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Web access to technical repositories
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Telephone support through the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
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Advance replacement of hardware
parts
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Supplements existing staff
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Helps ensure that functions meet
needs Mitigates risk
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Helps enable proactive or expedited
issue resolution
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Lowers total cost of ownership by
using Cisco expertise and knowledge
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Helps minimize network downtime
Table 4. SMBSA Service and Support Programs
Service and Support Features Benefits
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Cisco SMB Support Assistant direct
from Cisco
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Packaged Cisco SMB Support
Assistant support: available through
resellers
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24x7 service request (case): SMB
Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
engineers will respond within one
business day during normal business
hours
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Next business day advance
replacement of hardware, where
available; otherwise same day ship.
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Management tools designed for
SMBs: startup and configuration
assistance, basic health checks and
troubleshooting, inventory, and
contract management
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Lowers cost of ownership by using
Cisco expertise and knowledge
●
Minimizes network downtime
Additional Product Information
Q. Where can I find product specifications and other information about the Cisco Catalyst
Express 500 Series Switches?
A. For product literature such as data sheets and product specifications, visit
http://www.cisco.com/go/catalystexpress500.
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