BROCADE X6-8 G5 ICL 16-PORT 2KM UPGRADE KIT

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NorthSmart has extensive experience in supporting EOL & EOSL Brocade equipment with best-in-class hardware maintenance services. With expert remote engineers, onsite technicians and a robust onsite parts stocking, we will exceed your expectations.
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BROCADE X6-8 G5 ICL 16-PORT 2KM UPGRADE KIT
NorthSmart is able to support our customers with tailored support solutions for your existing data center hardware, saving you up to 70% compared to manufacturer offerings. Let us extend the life of your hardware and make you a budget hero! NorthSmart can provide support for BR-X68GEN5ICLKIT-2KM hardware after the end of official support date, saving you money in the process
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What Can Your Organization Do With EoL or EoSL BROCADE X6-8 G5 ICL 16-PORT 2KM UPGRADE KIT

As a If your products are EoL or EoSL, you may feel like you are in a difficult situation. It may seem like you have to get new products if you want to continue getting support from the manufacturer. But this can be expensive and you might lose the value of your old hardware. If you keep your equipment, you will have to proceed without OEM support. This can be difficult because you will need to find someone else to help with technical difficulties and breakdowns. You will also need to be confident that your hardware will work properly with new software, technology and security concerns. has announced EOSL on all
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Benefits of Third Party Maintenance for BROCADE X6-8 G5 ICL 16-PORT 2KM UPGRADE KIT

When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product is suddenly useless. It still has most of its value, and it can still be used if it works for your company. As long as there aren’t any glaring issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using it for longer by using TPM.
If your company does not have a lot of extra money to spend on upgrades, you can still use your existing hardware with the help of TPM. You can choose to upgrade when you are ready and have the finances in order. This will help you prepare for the transition and avoid being rushed into a decision.
If you are repairing hardware yourself, you may not have access to parts from the original manufacturer. This can be a problem because the replacements may not be as good as the originals, and they may not work with your equipment. When you work with TPM, you have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who perform the repairs are experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.
If you want to avoid paying high prices for post-EoL OEM services, you can work with a TPM company. They offer similar skills at a much lower cost. Plus, with TPM, you may get more services or a more personalized experience than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.
TPM programs can specialize in what a company needs. This might mean that they can do a repair in a way that creates little down time or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM options let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with parts of OEM and TPM support if it works better for your business.

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EOSL DATE

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Flexible Support Levels For Your Brocade Hardware

Embrace the power of global IT support. We utilize more than 2000 world class engineers. On-site spares available for all four coverage options.

24x7x4

  • 24x7 Help Desk
  • 24x7 Monitoring (if applicable)
  • 4 Hour Response Window
  • On-Site Engineers (Locally Dispatched)
  • On-site Spares Kit (Optional)
  • Parts Replacement
  • Certified Experts

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24x7xNBD

  • 24x7 Help Desk
  • 24x7 Monitoring (if applicable)
  • Next Business Day Response Window
  • Onsite Engineers (Locally Dispatched)
  • Parts Replacement
  • Certified Experts

24/7 coverage includes help
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replacement.

 

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8x5xNBD

  • 8am-5pm Help Desk
  • 8am-5pm Monitoring (if applicable)
  • Next Business Day Response Window
  • Onsite Engineers (Locally Dispatched)
  • Parts Replacement
  • Certified Experts

NBD coverage includes help
desk, onsite, call-home
monitoring, and parts
replacement.

 

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  • 8am - 5pm Assistance
  • Next Business Day Response Window
  • Email Ticketing
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replacement.

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