Third-party support for IBM equipment
Ensuring your IBM hardware is up and running is one task on your growing list of responsibilities. Leverage data centre support that works alongside your team to meet IT goals.
Third-party server, storage, network and software support
Understand your maintenance options
IBM hardware is built to last. Take advantage of the opportunity to extend the life of your investment while continuing to meet your performance demands with the help of third-party maintenance for IBM equipment.
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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-to-leave agreements & locked-in pricing |
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| Third-party IBM i & AIX support | ||
| 24/7×365 remote support |
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| Dedicated software support team |
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| Extended support for older versions |
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| Annual health check |
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| Layered product support |
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*OS version upgrades, Service Pack and Technology Level updates require OEM entitlement to access – contact us for more information.
Get the most from your third-party IBM data centre support
We understand the challenges that you face every day. That’s why we work hard to offer you exactly what you need when you need it, without unnecessary complexities.
25+ years of experience
Average 10-minute engineer callback
97% first-trip repair success
13,000+ IBM products on contract
All supported IBM products
BladeCenter
Flex System
iSeries – AS/400
Power Systems
pSeries – RS/6000
PureFlex
xSeries
zSeries
3584 Tape Library
DS Series
ESS Series
FlashSystem
N Series
PureData System
Storwise
SVC Series
TS Series
XIV
Server Networking
Storage Networking
AIX
IBM i
Search thousands of End of Life & End of Service Life dates
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“The best vendor, period. The reps to the techs who come on-site (and everyone in between) are top-notch people who know their jobs and get them done. For the rest of my working career, if it’s my decision, Service Express will be my support company.”
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IBM maintenance FAQ
These terms are used to indicate an equipment lifecycle stage related to OEM support, marketing, development, etc. Your hardware continues to function well after its EOL or EOSL date.
View our EOL and EOSL Tip Sheet to learn more about what these dates mean for your equipment.
It’s time to understand your options! Our team of technical experts can help you to determine what equipment is best to remain on OEM maintenance or switch to TPM. Contact us if you would like to discuss your options.
If you are still researching, explore our resources for more information on streamlining your data centre support.
Making the transition to third-party software maintenance ensures that your equipment continues to operate at peak performance.
Access the following features with third-party support for IBM software:
- Access to our dedicated software support team (no phone trees or delayed callbacks)
- Easily address potential outages, performance and replication issues
- No pressure to upgrade fully functional hardware
- Maintain legacy equipment without upcharges or penalties
- Make changes as they occur with flexible coverage
- Seamlessly track equipment warranties, so you are never left without support
Additional software maintenance services are available – contact us for more options. Take your third-party IBM software support a step further with OS managed services.
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 customised solution?
We’ll work with you to create an SLA that meets your needs.
Additional resources
EPISODE TWO Our In a Flash video series aims to educate IT professionals on popular topics and solutions for data centres in a concise and straightforward way. In this episode, Service Express IT aficionado, Chad, covers the basics of third-party maintenance and how it fits into your overall data centre maintenance strategy. How is third-party data centre maintenance different from OEM support? What […]
International Delivery Company Saves £4 Million in IT OpEx Costs
The distribution company dealt with repeated service gaps, support issues and a lack of confidence in their current third-party maintenance (TPM) provider’s expertise. A new solution would include responsive communication, reliable service and consistent responses. The IT team connected with Service Express to support over 400 systems, including Brocade, EMC, HPE and IBM, in 28 locations.
OEM support vs. third-party support – be prepared with what to know for each: how costs differ and why, coverage and service offers of each, flexibility and support options for both, is there possibility of customisation? Which fits your needs better? Which option should you choose?
