A network administrator is auditing the hardware inventory to ensure all active devices are covered under the current warranty agreements. During the process, the administrator discovers that several switches used in critical network segments are nearing their warranty expiration. What is the most appropriate immediate action to take?
Urgently replace all switches nearing the end of their warranty period.
Increase the frequency of backups for configurations on these switches.
Ignore the warranty status as long as the devices are functioning normally.
Extend the warranties or renew the support agreements for these switches.
Extending the warranties or renewing the support agreements for the network switches is the recommended action. This ensures that these critical devices remain covered, minimizing the risk of incurring significant replacement or repair costs should they fail after the original warranty period expires. Replacing the switches or conducting more frequent backups might seem like valid strategies, but they do not directly address the issue of ongoing support and potential costs associated with device failures outside the warranty period.
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