Brocade Network Support & Maintenance
We understand being a part of a fast-moving IT team means you’re constantly challenged to do more with less. That’s why we’re here to help you spend less time managing Brocade network support so you can focus on your top priorities.
Brocade Network Support
Improve resiliency with reliable Brocade support
Eliminate the need to jump through hoops, sit on hold or track down an engineer response. Despite what the OEM says, you have alternative options to maintain your Brocade equipment by tapping into third-party maintenance (TPM).
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| 24/7×365 onsite support |
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| Warranty & post-warranty support |
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| Gap coverage |
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| EOL & EOSL support |
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| Dedicated primary & secondary engineer |
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| Engineer callback in 30 minutes or less |
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| Locally stocked parts |
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| Adjustable & penalty-free terms |
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| Easy-out agreements & locked-in pricing |
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| Software updates & bug fixes* |
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*Software updates can be provided to resolve equipment failures (bug, patch, etc.)
We can help you navigate the complexities of Brocade support – contact us for a personalized recommendation.
Find the best fit for your Brocade support
Reduce disruptions and accomplish changing IT priorities with an alternative to OEM support that puts your success first.
30+ years of experience
Average 10-minute engineer callback
97% first-trip repair success
99% onsite response met
All supported Brocade products
BigIron
FastIron
NetIron
Search thousands of End of Life & End of Service Life dates
Understand your equipment life cycle
Where is your Brocade hardware in the product life cycle? Select the year below to discover equipment support options and the next steps for your equipment.
General Availability
New equipment is introduced and made available to consumers. OEM warranties are typically sold with the equipment and vary in timeframes between 1-5+ years.
Support options:
- Third-party maintenance may be an option if additional support is needed.
End of Life (EOL) / End of Sale (EOS)
Manufacturers begin sending EOL alerts for equipment. This means the OEM no longer produces, markets or sells the equipment. At this point, firmware, patches or upgrades are reduced.
Support options:
Action:
- Connect with a third-party maintenance provider if you have immediate concerns regarding bug fixes, security, performance, etc. Third-party software maintenance may be a good fit if firmware or microcode is freely available.
- Evaluate your immediate and long-term infrastructure strategy. Just because your equipment has approached the EOL milestone doesn’t mean it’s time for a hardware refresh. Your hardware will continue performing well beyond the 6-year lifespan. Consider a third-party maintenance provider to help you extend the life of your equipment and save critical budget dollars.
End of Development (EOD) / End of Service Life (EOSL)
Manufacturers no longer produce, develop, update or support the equipment.
Support options:
Action:
- Take the time to determine if a hardware refresh is the best decision for your business needs. If your equipment is meeting immediate compatibility, capacity and reliability needs, consider delaying a hardware refresh to extend the life of your investment.
Real customers, powerful solutions
“It is important that our hardware is monitored and downtime is minimal. Service Express always provides excellent, timely service and is a good value compared to OEM warranties.”
Service Express
Data Center and Network Third-Party Hardware Maintenance
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The engineers are well experienced and have good knowledge. They have timely responses.
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Service Express has provided hardware services for our older servers and storage well after the manufacturer has dropped support and they do it for much less.
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They truly try to help customers save money without sacrificing support or degraded service. This service will truly help you optimize your budget dollars and extend the life of technology hardware.
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Switching Service Express is the best decision we have made
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We had a great experience with them. They are more concerned with getting things fixed for us than making sure they get paid. We had one location that was not in the contract.
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We have a very complex environment and it makes servicing our datacenter very tricky. Service Express constantly strives to provide the most customized and tailored support,
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When we were faced with the decision on how to move forward with our aging equipment that would no longer be supported by the original manufacturer via a support agreement,
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The transition to ServiceExpress was seamless. Once everything was onboarded, support continued as it should with no interruptions. Service delivery has been top notch, with
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Service Express' response times to tickets is phenomenal, their network engineers are very knowledgeable and helpful when needed
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Brocade maintenance FAQ
We have immediate access to the reliable parts you need for your Brocade network equipment. With the help of OnDeck® Predictive Sparing®, the right parts are already on our local shelf before you place a service ticket.
Learn more about our Hardware Solutions or contact us for more information!
Yes! We enjoy helping IT departments strategize, plan and weigh their hardware refresh options. Before spending tens of thousands on new equipment, we can help you determine what solution fits your company’s needs.
Yes. We provide support for warranty, post-warranty and EOL & EOSL equipment. Contact us if you have questions about our maintenance solutions.
Coverage that meets your needs
24/7
30-minute engineer callback
Four hour onsite response
24/7×365
Same business day
30-minute engineer callback
Four hour onsite response
M-F, 8am-5pm
Next business day
30-minute engineer callback
Next business day onsite response
M-F, 8am-5pm
Custom
Need a customized solution?
We’ll work with you to create an SLA that meets your needs.
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