Access Switch Replacement Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Knox City Council is seeking quotations for the supply of 40x Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches to support its Access Switch Replacement Program. Scope The scope includes: Supply of 40x Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches Provision of all equipment required for a complete deployment, including stacking kits, stacking cables, power cables, rack mounting hardware, optics (where required), and any other necessary accessories Provision of Cisco Smart Net Total Care (or equivalent manufacturer support) with 24x7 Next Business Day hardware replacement for a period of 3 years Enquiries Contact Officer: Tim Lawson Phone: 92988000 Email: tim.lawson@knox.vic.gov.au
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