CISCO MDS FC-8GBPS LONGWAVE GBIC

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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 MDS-8G-LW 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 CISCO MDS FC-8GBPS LONGWAVE GBIC

As a You might feel like you have no choice but to get a new product if your old ones are considered End of Life or Support Ended. This can seem very expensive and like you are losing the value of what you already have. But if you keep your equipment, you can still get support, but it will be from a third party. You will need to be prepared for technical difficulties and breakdowns though, and also be confident that your hardware will work properly with new software and technology as it becomes available. has announced EOSL on all
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Benefits of Third Party Maintenance for CISCO MDS FC-8GBPS LONGWAVE GBIC

If a manufacturer stops offering support for a product, that product is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of its original value, and it can still be useful for your company. As long as there aren’t any big problems with the hardware or with how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using it for longer by using TPM.
Your hardware might reach its end-of-service-life at a time when your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and you need to balance your schedule. Plus, you don’t want to feel rushed into a decision about upgrading because you feel like you need new hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when you’re ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.
If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to OEM parts. You may have to turn to less-than-trustworthy manufacturers. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians performing the repairs are experts in the field and may be more familiar with the equipment than in-house techs.
You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. They offer the same skill set as OEMs but at a fraction of the price. In addition, the work that TPM companies do may be more expansive or personalized than what your OEM offers. You also get to push back the cost of new equipment. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.
OEMs specialize in making equipment for a certain company. TPM programs help companies with their needs. They can do things like repair something quickly so there is less down time or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can also choose a hybrid model that has some of the benefits of both OEM and TPM support.

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