Description
HPE Foundation Care Hardware Only – Extended Warranty (3-Year) delivers enterprise-grade protection for your critical hardware investments, designed to maximize availability and minimize downtime. This hardware-focused service from Hewlett Packard Enterprise combines rapid remote diagnostics with on-site repair when necessary, offering predictable costs and streamlined support for IT teams managing data centers, racks, or campus deployments. With a three-year coverage window aligned to typical hardware lifecycles, Foundation Care helps you extend the life of your infrastructure while keeping your operations resilient in today’s fast-moving tech environment.
- 3-year hardware-only coverage that helps protect your critical IT assets from unexpected failures and expensive downtime, delivering predictable budgeting and peace of mind.
- Remote diagnosis combined with on-site hardware repair when required to speed problem resolution and minimize downtime, keeping services available for end users and business operations.
- 4-hour parts and labor service response to maximize uptime in busy enterprise environments, ensuring rapid restoration of services after hardware issues.
- Optional Basic Software Support for eligible non-HPE software with Collaborative Call Management, providing a single point of contact for hardware and compatible software issues.
- Comprehensive coverage that emphasizes rapid parts replacement when needed, ensuring timely upgrades or repairs and helping you control repair costs across a large or growing hardware footprint.
Technical Details of HPE Foundation Care Hardware Only – Extended Warranty – 3 Year
- Warranty Service Type: Foundation Care Hardware Only – Extended Warranty
- Coverage: Hardware products only; eligible software may be included as Basic Software Support for selected non-HPE software
- Duration: 3 years of service coverage from the date of purchase
- Response Time: 4-hour parts and labour service response to address hardware issues promptly
- Delivery of Service: Remote diagnosis and support complemented by on-site hardware repair if required to resolve the issue on location
- Software Support: Basic Software Support and Collaborative Call Management for eligible software
how to install HPE Foundation Care Hardware Only – Extended Warranty
- Confirm eligibility and ensure the hardware is within the Foundation Care Hardware Only – Extended Warranty scope for a 3-year term from the date of purchase.
- Gather essential identifiers such as hardware model, serial numbers, and the purchase order or SKU/UPC to register the warranty with HPE or an authorized reseller.
- Initiate warranty activation through the HPE partner portal or your selected channel partner, providing the required hardware details and purchase information.
- Choose the preferred service delivery approach (remote diagnosis with optional on-site repair) and verify the service address for on-site visits if needed.
- Keep the warranty documentation, service terms, and contact points readily available for rapid escalation and to facilitate coordinated support for any hardware issues that arise.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is included in HPE Foundation Care Hardware Only – Extended Warranty? A: It provides hardware-only protection with remote diagnostics, on-site hardware repair when necessary, and a 4-hour response window. For eligible devices, Basic Software Support and Collaborative Call Management may be included for select non-HPE software.
- Q: How long does the coverage last? A: The warranty covers hardware products for 3 years from the date of purchase, offering extended protection beyond standard manufacturer warranties.
- Q: What is the response time for hardware issues? A: The service guarantees a 4-hour parts and labour response to address hardware issues promptly, helping to minimize downtime.
- Q: Will there be on-site visits? A: Yes. Foundation Care provides remote diagnosis, and on-site hardware repair is dispatched when required to resolve the issue at the location.
- Q: Is software support included? A: For eligible software, Basic Software Support and Collaborative Call Management can be included, offering a coordinated support experience for hardware and select non-HPE software.
- Q: How do I activate or install this warranty? A: Activation is completed through HPE or an authorized reseller partner. You will typically need purchase details, hardware serial numbers, model information, and the SKU/UPC to enroll the hardware into the Foundation Care plan.
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