Description
HPE Foundation Care Call-To-Repair Service is designed for organizations seeking maximum uptime and predictable IT costs. This 3-year, extended warranty blends comprehensive hardware support with essential software services to help your IT team resolve issues quickly, minimize downtime, and keep critical workloads running smoothly across your HPE infrastructure. With remote diagnostics, rapid on-site repair options, and proactive software updates, Foundation Care is engineered to protect your investment and optimize your environment for reliability and performance.
- Comprehensive hardware and software support: Benefit from remote diagnosis and support for hardware, plus coverage for eligible software. The service can include Basic Software Support and Collaborative Call Management for selected non-HPE software, giving your team a single point of contact for multi-vendor environments and reducing escalation complexity.
- Rapid, predictable response: Enjoy a guaranteed 6-hour call-to-repair service response, designed to shorten downtimes and accelerate issue resolution. This rapid response helps IT teams manage service levels, meet internal SLAs, and maintain business continuity during incidents.
- On-site expertise when needed: If remote troubleshooting cannot fully resolve the issue, qualified HPE technicians are dispatched on-site to perform hardware repair or replacement, ensuring hands-on expertise and faster restoration of services in critical situations.
- Parts and labor included: The plan covers parts replacement and labor, delivering a reliable, end-to-end solution that minimizes hidden costs and preserves hardware longevity. This ensures that repairs are completed with quality components and professional workmanship.
- Multi-year protection and software collaboration: A 3-year service duration provides enduring protection and predictable budgeting. The plan also supports software updates and patches for eligible products, along with Collaborative Call Management for select non-HPE software to help streamline your IT operations.
Technical Details of HPE Foundation Care Call-To-Repair Service
- Service scope: Foundation Care Call-To-Repair (Extended Warranty) covering eligible HPE hardware with remote diagnosis, on-site hardware repair when required, and selected software services.
- Coverage period: 3 years of service from activation, delivering long-term protection for hardware investments and associated software ecosystems.
- Support model: Remote technical support and problem diagnosis provided by HPE resources, with on-site escalation and repair where remote resolution is insufficient.
- Software support: Basic Software Support included for eligible hardware, plus Collaborative Call Management for selected non-HPE software to help coordinate multi-vendor environments.
- Software updates: Access to software updates and patches for eligible software products as part of the service, helping maintain security, stability, and compatibility.
- Service levels: 6-hour call-to-repair response time to expedite issue resolution, with parts and labor included to maximize reliability and uptime.
- Delivery model: Next Business Day (NBD) service options may be available where applicable, providing faster remediation paths for mission-critical deployments.
How to install HPE Foundation Care Call-To-Repair Service
- Confirm eligibility: Verify that your HPE hardware and any involved software are eligible for Foundation Care Call-To-Repair, and identify any third-party components that may require Collaborative Call Management.
- Acquire the plan: Purchase or activate the 3-year Foundation Care Call-To-Repair extension through your HPE channel or account representative, and align it with your asset inventory.
- Register covered assets: Add the covered devices to the Foundation Care portfolio in your IT management system or HPE portal, mapping each asset to the service contract for accurate coverage tracking.
- Coordinate service onboarding: Schedule onboarding with HPE support to establish preferred contact channels, escalation procedures, and expected response times, ensuring seamless remote diagnostics and on-site dispatch if needed.
- Leverage ongoing benefits: When issues arise, initiate coverage through the approved support channels to trigger remote diagnosis, software patching, and, if necessary, on-site repair by qualified technicians to restore service quickly.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What does HPE Foundation Care Call-To-Repair Service cover?
A: It provides an extended warranty that includes hardware support with remote diagnosis and on-site repair, plus Basic Software Support and Collaborative Call Management for eligible software, along with software updates for covered products and a guaranteed 6-hour call-to-repair response. -
Q: How long is the coverage period?
A: The service is active for 3 years from activation, offering long-term protection and predictable budgeting for IT infrastructure. -
Q: Is on-site support included?
A: Yes. If remote diagnostics cannot resolve the issue, HPE technicians will be dispatched on-site to perform hardware repair and restore functionality. -
Q: Are software updates included?
A: For eligible hardware, Basic Software Support and access to software updates and patches are included, with Collaborative Call Management available for certain non-HPE software. -
Q: What about parts and labor?
A: Parts replacement and labor are included as part of the service, ensuring reliable repairs and minimizing downtime.
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