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The following tables will help you compare the repair response times of different levels of warranty coverage and SunSpectrum Service Plans.

Hardware Service Response Times by Service Level
 
Phone Response Commitment
Repair Response Commitment
Service Plan: Platinum
Live transfer
On-site, 2 hrs, 24/7
Service Plan: Gold
Live transfer
On-site, 4 extended business hrs
Service Plan: Silver
Live transfer
On-site, 4 business hrs
Warranty: Level 4
8 business hrs
On-site, 4 business hrs
Warranty: Level 3
8 business hrs
On-site, next business day
Warranty: Level 2
8 business hrs
On-site, 2nd business day
Warranty: Level 1
8 business hrs
Return for repair
 
Level 4 Warranties: SF3800, SF4800, T3ES, 3900series, 6120, 6320, 6900series, L5500, L6000
Level 3 Warranties: Workstations, V20z, V40z, V60x, V65x, V210, V240, V250, V440, V480, V490, V880, V890, B1600, U10 server, E2900, V1280, L25, L100, L700, L8500
Level 2 Warranties: 280R, E220R, E250, E420R, E450, A1000, 3310, 3120, 3510, A5200
Level 1 Warranties: Netra products, V100, LX50, V120, B100s, B100x, B200x, B210n, B10p, T3WG, S1, L8, L180

The product warranty, service level information and table above is to be used for general comparison only and is not updated frequently. For up-to-date warranty terms and details, visit the product warranty chart. For simplicity, not all products or service levels are shown above. The response times shown are for service requests designated by the customer as "Urgent". Business hours may vary by country, but are typically 8am-5pm local time, Monday-Friday excluding holidays. Extended (extd) business hours are typically 8am-8pm local time, Monday-Friday excluding holidays.

Example Response Time Scenarios
Time Incident Occurs:
Warranty: Level 3
Warranty: Level 4
Silver Service Plan
Platinum Service Plan
Monday 8AM
Case opened: 8AM
Engineer dispatch: 4PM
Onsite before: 4PM, Tuesday

Elapsed time: 32 hours
Case opened: 8AM
Engineer dispatch: 4PM
Onsite before: 11AM, Tuesday

Elapsed time: 27 hours
Case opened: 8AM
Engineer dispatch: 8AM
Onsite before: Noon

Elapsed time: 4 hours
Case opened: 8AM
Engineer dispatch: 8AM
Onsite before: 10AM

Elapsed time: 2 hours
Thursday 9PM
Case opened: 8AM, Friday
Engineer dispatch: 4PM, Friday
Onsite before: 4PM, Monday

Elapsed time: 91 hours
Case opened: 8AM, Friday
Engineer dispatch: 4PM, Friday
Onsite before: 11AM, Monday

Elapsed time: 75 hours
Case opened: 8AM, Friday
Engineer dispatch: 8AM, Friday
Onsite before: Noon, Friday

Elapsed time: 15 hours
Case opened: 9PM Engineer dispatch: 9PM
Onsite before: 11PM

Elapsed time: 2 hours
 

The table above does NOT represent actual response times and is only meant to give an idea of relative response between options. The calculations are based on the response times and coverage hours in the table at the top of the page, which are essentially "maximum" response times. For simplicity, the calculations do not include troubleshooting time, although adding this variable would widen the advantage of the two service plan options (due to preferential call handling).

For additional information about SunSpectrum Service Plans or warranty support specific to your product, please contact your local Sun sales office or authorized partner.