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NorthSmart has extensive experience in supporting EOL & EOSL Cisco 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.
As a Cisco has announced EOSL on all
CISCO NEXUS 3548
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 N3K-C3548P-FA-L3A 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 NEXUS 3548

As a If you don’t pay attention to your device’s End-of-Life and End-of-Service dates, you might not have coverage when you need it. This can lead to poor performance, security vulnerabilities, software incompatibilities, and high operating costs. If you want to keep your data center running smoothly, you should create a plan for your EOSL and EOL equipment, even if your budget doesn’t allow for expensive upgrades. has announced EOSL on all

Benefits of Third Party Maintenance for CISCO NEXUS 3548

Even if a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean that the product is useless. It still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is convenient to keep using it. 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.
If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on new hardware, you can still use your old hardware with the help of TPM. You can wait until you have the money to buy new equipment and prepare for the transition by using TPM. This will help you make a decision that is best for your business.
If you are fixing your own hardware, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer does. This can be a problem because the parts 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 are repairing your hardware are experts in this field and may know more about your equipment than in-house technicians do.
To avoid paying high prices for post-EoL OEM services, work with a TPM company. TPM companies offer similar skill sets but at a much lower cost. In addition, the scope of work may be more expansive or personalized than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, using a TPM company can help delay it.
There are two types of support for businesses when it comes to machines and equipment- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). TPM programs usually focus on the needs of a certain company, while an OEM specializes in their equipment. Sometimes a TPM program can offer better deals or be able to fix a machine in a way that creates less downtime. You also have the option of choosing a hybrid model that includes aspects of both an OEM and TPM support.

EOL DATE

CISCO NEXUS 3548

10/07/2016

EOSL DATE

CISCO NEXUS 3548

10/31/2021

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Network

N3K-C3548P-FA-L3A

Flexible Support Levels For Your Cisco 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

24/7 coverage includes help
desk, onsite, call-home
monitoring, and parts
replacement.

24x7xNBD

24/7 coverage includes help
desk, NBD onsite, call-home
monitoring, and parts
replacement.

 

8x5xNBD

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

 

NBD PARTS ONLY

NBD parts
replacement.

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