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Keep Your Cisco Equipment Running,
Without the SMARTnet Bill.
Systain® delivers 24/7 L2/L3 engineering support for Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and UCS servers, typically 60–80% below SMARTnet pricing, with the same or faster response times.
24/7/365 Coverage
NBD & 4hr SLA Options
L2 / L3 Engineering
60–80% Below SMARTnet
Popular EOL models we cover
- ASR 1001-X EOSL Aug 2023
- ISR 4331 EOSL Nov 2028
- ISR 4351 EOSL Nov 2028
- ISR 4451-X EOSL Nov 2028
- Catalyst 9300 EOSL Oct 2026
- Catalyst 3850 EOSL Oct 2021
- Catalyst 2960-X EOSL Oct 2027
- Nexus 93180 EOSL Feb 2026
- Nexus 5548UP EOSL May 2024
- ASA 5525-X EOSL Aug 2020
- ASA 5545-X EOSL Sep 2025
- ASA 5585-X EOSL May 2023
- Firepower 4110 EOSL Jan 2027
- UCS 6248UP FI EOSL May 2024
Common Cisco Products We Support
From campus access layer to core data center: if Cisco made it for enterprise, Systain® can maintain it.
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Routing
ISR and ASR branch and edge routers, including models well past Cisco's EOSL date. Hardware swap, IOS support, and configuration assistance included.
ISR 4000ASR 1000ASR 9000CSR 1000V -
Switching
Catalyst and Nexus data center and campus switching, from access layer to spine. Full support for modular chassis and fixed platforms.
Catalyst 9000Nexus 9000Nexus 7000Catalyst 3850 -
Security
Firepower NGFW, ASA appliances, and ISE: hardware maintenance and TAC-equivalent support without the Cisco contract.
Firepower 4100Firepower 9300ASA 5500-XFTD -
UCS Servers
UCS C-Series rack and B-Series blade servers, including FI-attached environments. Parts, firmware guidance, and UCS Manager support.
UCS C240 M5UCS C220 M5UCS B200 M5UCS 6454 FI -
Wireless
Aironet and older Meraki access points, wireless LAN controllers: hardware replacement and configuration support for on-prem wireless infrastructure.
Aironet 4800Aironet 3800Catalyst 9120WLC 3504 - Check My Equipment
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Why Choose Systain® Over SMARTnet?
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60–80% Cost Savings
SMARTnet renewal prices increase year over year as hardware ages. Systain® pricing doesn't. Most customers save significantly on day one.
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4-Hour Onsite SLA
Next-business-day, 4-hour, and 4-hour onsite SLAs available, matched to your actual uptime requirements, not Cisco's tier menu.
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L2/L3 Engineers
Every case is handled by engineers who specialize in Cisco infrastructure, not a tier-1 script. Direct access, no ticket queue.
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Spare Parts Included
We maintain our own parts inventory. Replacement hardware ships the same day, no waiting on Cisco's depot or fighting over allocation.
“We had 140 Cisco devices coming off SMARTnet in one renewal cycle. OSI Global covered all of them under a single Systain® contract, and we cut our maintenance spend by 72% and actually got faster response times.”
— Director of Network Operations, Regional Healthcare System
72% Average savings on Cisco maintenance Based on customer-reported SMARTnet vs. Systain® comparisons
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About OSI Global
OSI Global is a privately owned, Gartner-recognized leader in enterprise hardware, optical solutions, and data center services.
Since 2008, OSI Global has been giving IT teams around the world peace of mind through innovative, cost-effective, high-quality solutions that extend hardware lifecycles and reduce costs. From enterprise hardware and third-party maintenance (TPM) to optical networking and professional services, OSI Global delivers the same capabilities as larger competitors without the bureaucracy, investors, or red tape.
With a customer-first approach and unmatched responsiveness, OSI Global enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure on their terms.
