Description
HPE Foundation Care is a comprehensive hardware and software support service designed to maximize the availability and reliability of your IT infrastructure. This 1-year Next Business Day (NBD) service delivers proactive remote diagnostics, rapid on-site hardware repair when necessary, and ongoing software updates and patches. It’s built to help IT teams resolve issues quickly, minimize downtime, and maintain peak performance across HPE systems and select third-party software. Whether you operate a data center, enterprise campus, or remote office, Foundation Care provides dependable, scalable coverage that aligns with your business needs and budget.
- Comprehensive hardware and software support to maximize uptime and system availability across HPE hardware and eligible third-party software.
- Remote diagnosis and support paired with on-site hardware repair when required to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Software updates and patches for eligible HPE software, with coverage extended to updates for selected third-party software as released by the original manufacturers.
- Basic Software Support and Collaborative Call Management for eligible software products, ensuring coordinated, end-to-end problem resolution.
- One-year service duration with Next Business Day response and on-site presence of HPE experts when remote diagnosis cannot complete the fix, providing peace of mind and predictable budgeting.
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- Service type: HPE Foundation Care — hardware and software support package.
- Coverage duration: 1 year from the service start date, with renewal options available through HPE or authorized partners.
- Response time: Next Business Day (NBD) parts and labor service response to hardware issues, with expedited escalation paths for critical incidents.
- On-site support: On-site hardware repair is included as required to resolve hardware problems that remote diagnostics cannot remediate.
- Remote diagnostics: 24/7 connectivity-enabled remote analysis to identify and triage issues quickly, reducing downtime.
- Parts and labor: Included for necessary hardware repairs, subject to the terms of the service agreement and availability of parts.
- Software coverage: Remote technical support and access to software updates and patches for eligible HPE software products.
- Third-party software: Updates for selected third-party software are included as they are provided by the original software manufacturers.
- Collaborative Call Management: Coordinated support for eligible software products to streamline issue resolution with multiple vendors.
- Eligibility: Coverage applicable to eligible HPE hardware and select non-HPE software; confirm with HPE for precise software eligibility and included components.
- Benefit focus: Reliability, uptime, predictable costs, and rapid access to experts to minimize operational disruption.
Notes on eligibility and scope
HPE Foundation Care is designed to be flexible for diverse environments, including data centers, remote sites, and client environments with mixed hardware and software footprints. Depending on the hardware model and software lineup, the service may include additional features such as Software Technical Support, security updates, and access to HPE’s knowledge bases and online support portals. Always verify eligibility and included software with HPE or your authorized reseller to ensure you have the exact coverage that matches your configuration and vendor relationships.
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Activating this service is straightforward and designed to integrate with your existing procurement and asset management workflows. Follow these steps to enroll and activate the Foundation Care coverage for your HPE assets:
- Confirm product eligibility: Gather the model numbers, serial numbers, and location details for the HPE hardware covered under this 1-year plan. Confirm that the associated software packages are eligible for Foundation Care coverage as described by HPE at the time of purchase.
- Choose the right channel: Contact your HPE account representative, authorized reseller, or HPE partner to initiate the Foundation Care enrollment. Have your purchase order or contract ready for verification.
- Provide service details: Supply the intended coverage scope (which specific hardware, software, and sites), the preferred start date, and any regional service requirements. Include contact names and on-site access information to avoid delays.
- System preparation: Ensure your devices are registered in your asset management system and that there is clear visibility into installed software versions, firmware levels, and hardware configurations to facilitate accurate assessment by HPE engineers.
- Activation and portal access: After enrollment, you will receive confirmation and credentials to the HPE support portal. Use these credentials to log cases, view entitlements, and access software updates and patches. Establish escalation contacts and define maintenance windows to minimize impact on operations.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What does the 1-year Foundation Care with Next Business Day include?
A: It includes remote diagnostics, on-site hardware repair when needed, and Next Business Day response for hardware issues. It also covers software support, including access to updates and patches for eligible HPE software and selected third-party software, plus Collaborative Call Management for coordinated resolution of multi-vendor problems.
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Q: Does this service cover both hardware and software?
A: Yes. Foundation Care combines hardware support with software assistance. Hardware benefits include remote diagnosis and on-site repair as required, while software benefits cover expert remote support and software updates for eligible products. For some non-HPE software, updates may be provided as available from the original manufacturers.
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Q: What is Next Business Day (NBD) service, and when does it apply?
A: NBD means that, for eligible incidents, a support technician or parts will be dispatched or delivered by the next business day to keep downtime to a minimum. This applies primarily to hardware issues that cannot be resolved remotely and require on-site intervention.
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Q: Are software updates automatic, and do I need to pay extra for them?
A: Updates for eligible HPE software are included as part of the Foundation Care coverage. Updates for selected third-party software are included as they are released by the original manufacturers. Some updates may require you to accept terms or apply patches in your environment.
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Q: How do I renew or extend Foundation Care after the 1-year term?
A: Renewal options are available through HPE or authorized partners. Renewal can be set up to align with your budgeting cycles and asset refresh plans, ensuring continuous support and coverage.
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Q: How quickly can I access on-site support if a hardware issue cannot be resolved remotely?
A: If remote diagnostics identify a problem that cannot be resolved without on-site intervention, on-site support is scheduled promptly under the Next Business Day framework, subject to geographic availability and service terms.
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Q: Can I get coverage for non-HPE software?
A: Foundation Care includes support for eligible non-HPE software where the provider participates in HPE’s coverage programs. Availability varies by product, so you should confirm software eligibility with your HPE representative during enrollment.
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