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Keep your Extreme Networks environment operating at peak performance with ExtremeWorks MonitoringPLUS Extended Service. This comprehensive 1-year service is designed for businesses that demand reliability, predictability, and uninterrupted network operations. Providing 24x7 monitoring, rapid parts replacement, and a flexible deployment model, MonitoringPLUS helps you reduce downtime, optimize maintenance, and control total cost of ownership. Whether you’re protecting mission-critical applications, data centers, or dispersed branch networks, MonitoringPLUS delivers proactive care, fast response, and a streamlined experience that makes network management simpler and more cost-effective.

• Around-the-clock monitoring with fast parts replacement: Experience continuous 24 x 7 surveillance of your Extreme Networks infrastructure, paired with next-business-day parts replacement to minimize downtime and keep critical services online. This proactive approach detects issues before they escalate and accelerates recovery when problems arise.
• Extended 12-month service duration for stable planning: A full year of coverage provides predictable budgeting, reduces the risk of unexpected maintenance costs, and ensures long-term reliability for your network investments without surprise fees.
• Depot-based parts replacement for speed and cost-efficiency: The service is designed with depot exchanges in mind, delivering fast, reliable, and cost-effective response that minimizes on-site disruption while maximizing system availability.
• Electronic and Physical service sub-type for usability and efficiency: This dual-format service supports flexible maintenance workflows, improved usability, and efficient handling of hardware and electronic support needs across diverse environments.
• Comprehensive maintenance to maximize productivity: From proactive monitoring to timely parts deployment, MonitoringPLUS is built to safeguard productivity, reduce mean time to repair (MTTR), and keep your network operating at peak efficiency month after month.

Technical Details of Extreme Networks ExtremeWorks MonitoringPLUS

• Duration: 1 Year
• Service coverage: 24 x 7 x Next Business Day
• Part deployment: Depot-based exchange parts for rapid response
• Service delivery: Electronic and Physical sub-types to support versatile maintenance workflows
• Core benefits: Parts replacement, proactive monitoring, and reliable on-demand support to maximize system uptime

How to install MonitoringPLUS

Activating MonitoringPLUS is straightforward and designed to integrate with your existing Extreme Networks support arrangements. Follow these steps to initiate service and set the foundation for continuous monitoring and rapid response:

• Confirm eligibility and prepare identifiers: Verify that your device ecosystem qualifies for MonitoringPLUS and gather any available product identifiers (such as UPC or SKU) to streamline activation and service matching with Extreme Networks or your authorized partner.
• Engage with Extreme Networks or your channel partner: Contact your approved provider to initiate the MonitoringPLUS Extended Service. Share your network topology, critical assets, and coverage priorities so the team can align the service with your operational goals.
• Define monitoring and escalation preferences: Establish preferred contact channels, escalation paths, and alert thresholds. Clarify which systems are mission-critical and require the fastest response, ensuring 24x7 visibility across your environment.
• Choose deployment options and parts handling: Decide on depot-based exchanges versus on-site support where available, and confirm how parts will be deployed (advance replacement, exchange, or standard parts provisioning) to match your downtime tolerance and budget.
• Activate the 1-year coverage and enable monitoring: Once activated, configure monitoring dashboards, alert rules, and reporting cadence. Begin continuous monitoring, with proactive notifications and automatic tracking of service-level commitments for quick verification and auditing.
• Integrate with ITSM tools and maintenance workflows: If you use a ticketing or IT service management system, integrate MonitoringPLUS alerts and service events to centralize incident handling, change management, and performance reporting for streamlined operations.
• Review and optimize over time: After the initial setup, schedule regular reviews to refine alert thresholds, update asset inventories, and adjust support preferences as your network evolves, ensuring ongoing alignment with business goals.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is MonitoringPLUS?

  A: MonitoringPLUS is Extreme Networks’ extended service for ExtremeWorks that provides 24x7 monitoring with Next Business Day parts replacement over a 1-year period. It combines proactive oversight, rapid parts deployment, and a depot-based service model to maximize network uptime and simplify maintenance management.

• Q: What does Next Business Day mean in this context?

  A: Next Business Day refers to a guaranteed response time for parts replacement and service actions, typically following a service request during normal business hours. The goal is to minimize downtime by delivering parts and support promptly, often through a depot exchange process.

• Q: Does MonitoringPLUS include on-site support?

  A: The service emphasizes depot-based exchanges and rapid parts replacement, which can reduce the need for on-site visits. Depending on your contract and location, on-site support may be available as part of the service mix offered by your provider.

• Q: What assets does MonitoringPLUS cover?

  A: The service is designed to support Extreme Networks systems covered under the ExtremeWorks portfolio, with a focus on proactive monitoring, parts replacement, and maintenance for minimized downtime. Coverage details should be confirmed with your Extreme Networks representative or partner during activation.

• Q: How does MonitoringPLUS help with total cost of ownership (TCO)?

  A: By providing a predictable 12-month coverage, 24x7 monitoring, and fast parts replacement, MonitoringPLUS reduces unplanned maintenance costs, lowers MTTR, and helps budget for ongoing network reliability without unexpected expenses.