Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I return my trade-in equipment?
2. What do I need to return for my RMA#?
3. What do I do if I do not a have box for the trade-in equipment being returned?
4. Where do I find my RMA number?
5. What is the phone number for UPS?
6. How do I determine my RMA number(s) if I've lost the RMA kit(s)?
7. How do I determine my RMA number(s) if I've lost the RMA kit(s) and I purchased my equipment through a reseller?
8. What condition does the trade-in equipment need to be in?
9. What is the address I will be returning the trade-in equipment to?
10. If I do not return my trade-in equipment or if I do not return them within the 90 day return period, will I be invoiced?
11. Can trade-ins be included in another system?


  1. How do I return my trade-in equipment?
    If you are a Direct customer or an Access or MOCA Reseller/End User you can utilize SunReturns at www.sun.com/ibb/sunreturns/ to process your returns on line. If you need assistance, please contact us at 1-800-669-4373 or via email.
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  3. What do I need to return for my RMA#?
    It's the older equipment you are replacing. For example, if you upgraded your server, you would return the old server. Use SunReturns to display the selection list of eligible trade-in equipment in step 2 of the returns process by clicking on the header "Product (Model) Name". If you need additional assistance determining what should be returned, please contact us at 1-800-669-4373 or via email.
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  5. What do I do if I do not have a box for the trade-in equipment being returned?
    You may place trade-in equipment in the boxes your new Sun equipment came in. If you do not have the new Sun equipment boxes or are unable to use them, please contact UPS at 800-862-3314 or via email.
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  7. Where do I find my RMA number?
    RMA numbers can be found on any of the following Sun documents:
    • Invoice
    • Packing list accompanying the new equipment shipment
    • RMA kits shipped with your order

    One RMA kit (a purple and gold box 13"L x 9 ½" W x 1"H) is shipped for each new Sun product purchased under the Upgrade Allowance Program. Each kit contains one RMA number on the white label on the upper right hand corner of the box on the second line above the bar code.

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  9. What is the phone number for UPS?
    800-862-3314
    Or contact UPS via email
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  11. How do I determine my RMA number(s) if I've lost the RMA kit(s)?
    Contact the Upgrade Returns Team at 1-800-669-4373 or via email.
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  13. How do I determine my RMA number(s) if I've lost the RMA kit(s) and I purchased my equipment through a reseller?
    Contact the reseller from whom you purchased the equipment.
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  15. What condition does the trade-in equipment need to be in?
    The equipment must be assembled, bootable (if applicable) and contain all of its parts unless special arrangements were made with your Sun Sales Representative.
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  17. What is the address I will be returning the trade-in equipment to?
    SIMS
    Roseville Operation
    8855 Washington Boulevard
    Roseville CA
    United States
    95678
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  19. If I do not return my trade-in equipment or if I do not return it within the 90 day return period, will I be invoiced?
    Trade-in equipment must be returned within 90 days of Sun's ship date to avoid additional billing.

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  21. Can trade-ins be included in another system?
    In an effort to help your customers we would like to clarify the trade-in process for separate components in order for your customer to receive proper & timely credits on their Upgrade Returns.
    Rules:
    • Anything inside a trade-in is considered a return for the mother system only.
    • Any additional components returned within the mother system, will not be credited separately.
    • Customer must return all components due for credit individually e.g. memory, cpu's etc., should be sent separately for proper credit.
    • Each UG-RMA will have 1 or more returns associated with it.
    Examples:
    • Upgrade order has memory and CPU due. Customer must return a complete bootable system & memory. The memory inside of the CPU does not count as the additional memory.
    If you have any questions, the SunReturns Team will be happy to assist.

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