HPE Foundation Care Exchange - Extended Service - 1 Year - Service

The HPE Foundation Care Exchange - Extended Service offers an exceptional solution for businesses looking to enhance the performance and reliability of their IT infrastructure. With a combination of remote hardware and software services, this service is designed to increase availability and streamline support processes. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) technical resources collaborate closely with your IT team to effectively resolve any hardware and software issues associated with your HPE products.

• Rapid Hardware Exchange: The HPE Foundation Care Exchange provides a reliable and efficient parts exchange service specifically for eligible HPE products. This ensures that when hardware issues arise, the replacement parts are delivered swiftly, minimizing downtime and keeping your operations running smoothly.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Opting for this service is a budget-friendly alternative to traditional onsite support. The HPE Foundation Care Exchange delivers replacement products or parts directly to your location, free of freight charges, making it a financially savvy choice for businesses of all sizes.
• New or Equivalent Performance: All replacement products or parts provided through the exchange service are either new or perform equivalently to new. This commitment to quality ensures that your IT infrastructure remains robust and reliable, allowing you to focus on your core business activities without interruptions.
• Comprehensive Software Support: In addition to hardware exchange services, the HPE Foundation Care Exchange includes remote technical support for HPE Networking products. This feature gives you access to essential software updates, patches, and reference manuals, ensuring that your software remains up-to-date and secure.
• Timely Response: The service guarantees a 4-hour replacement response time, ensuring that you have the necessary support when you need it most. This rapid response capability provides peace of mind and helps maintain maximum reliability across your IT systems.

Technical Details of Product

• Service Type: Extended Service
• Service Duration: 1 Year
• Response Time: 4 Hour Replacement Service
• Coverage: Eligible HPE Products
• Support: Remote Technical Support and Software Updates

How to Install

To take advantage of the HPE Foundation Care Exchange service, follow these simple steps:

1. Contact your HPE sales representative or authorized partner to acquire the HPE Foundation Care Exchange - Extended Service for your eligible products.
2. Once purchased, ensure that you have all necessary HPE product details ready for the service activation.
3. Activate the service as per the guidelines provided by HPE, which may include entering product details on the HPE service portal.
4. Following activation, you will receive confirmation and instructions on how to access remote technical support and software updates.
5. In the event of hardware issues, contact HPE support through the designated channels for immediate assistance and guidance on the hardware exchange process.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What HPE products are eligible for the Foundation Care Exchange service?
  This service is available for a wide range of eligible HPE products. Please consult your HPE sales representative for specifics about your products.
• How does the hardware exchange process work?
  Once you report a hardware issue, a replacement product or part will be dispatched to your location. In most cases, you will not incur any freight charges, and the replacement will be either new or equivalent to new.
• What kind of software support is included?
  The HPE Foundation Care Exchange provides remote technical support for HPE Networking products, including access to software updates, patches, and reference manuals.
• Is there a limit to the number of replacements I can request?
  While there is no strict limit, the service is intended for specific hardware failures and should not be used for routine maintenance. For any concerns, please reach out to HPE support.
• How do I contact HPE support for assistance?
  You can reach HPE support through the official HPE support portal or by calling the designated support number provided during the service activation.