Keep the NCS1001 platform supported with Cisco NCS1001 AC Assemble To Order coverage. This offering is designed for infrastructure teams that need dependable vendor-backed assistance for carrier routing environments where service interruptions are expensive and response quality matters. For organizations running critical network paths, support coverage is part of the operating model. It helps preserve uptime, accelerate troubleshooting, and maintain confidence in the lifecycle of deployed hardware. That matters when the router sits at the edge of a service provider network, in a core aggregation role, or inside a business-critical WAN design. Cisco support is often chosen when the cost of delay exceeds the cost of coverage. This SKU fits that decision point: it helps protect the investment already made in the platform and gives procurement a clear path for ongoing maintenance alignment. For teams standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, it supports a more controlled approach to ownership, escalation, and replacement planning.