SAS and SASU strengthen the availability, reliability, and functionality of Cisco Systems software applications and complement the services provided to customers under a Cisco SMARTnet service contract.

SAS and SASU service programs are also good solutions for customers who:

• Are running Cisco software applications and are self-supporting their Cisco hardware
• Are running additional Cisco software applications on their network above and beyond Cisco operating system software
• Are concerned that their software will become obsolete in less than one year
• Rely heavily on Cisco software applications for critical business operations