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UK Enterprise Support

Hardware Maintenance
& Break-Fix Services

Independent hardware maintenance for the UK's most demanding IT environments. Third-party maintenance, reactive break-fix, end-of-life hardware coverage and on-site field services — all from a single provider trusted since 2003.

At a Glance
20+
Years supporting UK infrastructure
26
Hardware & software brands covered
40%
Typical saving vs OEM support
4-hr
Critical response SLA available
100%
UK-coordinated support & account management
1
Contract for your entire estate

Complete Hardware Maintenance Services

From planned third-party maintenance contracts to emergency break-fix, Servnet covers every scenario across your entire hardware estate.

Servnet vs OEM vs Global TPM Providers

See how independent UK-native support compares to OEM contracts and global firms like Park Place Technologies.

FeatureServnet ✓OEM DirectGlobal TPM Firm
Cost vs OEM list priceUp to 40% lessFull list price30–40% less (US-led)
UK-native support teamYes — Surrey HQVaries by vendorGlobal, US headquarters
Multi-vendor single contractYes — 26+ brandsOne vendor onlyYes
End-of-life hardware supportYes — all major EOLNo — EOL = no supportYes
Response SLA flexibilityNBD · 4hr · Same-dayFixed tiers onlyNBD · 4hr
Dedicated account managerYes — named contactCall centre onlyAccount team
On-site field serviceUK-wide partner networkPartner-dependentGlobal
Why Maintenance Matters

The Real Cost of Hardware Downtime

£4,500
average cost per hour of server downtime for an SME
£180,000
average cost per hour for a mid-sized enterprise
87%
of organisations report at least one unplanned outage per year
74%
of data centres are running hardware aged 5+ years

Sources: Gartner IT Infrastructure & Operations Research; IDC Cost of Downtime Study

How Servnet Onboarding Works

From initial audit to live contract coverage in as little as two weeks.

01
Free Estate Audit

We survey your hardware inventory — make, model, serial number, current support status, and OEM contract expiry dates. Completed remotely in 1–2 days via our secure asset discovery tool at no charge.

02
Tailored Proposal

You receive a full like-for-like comparison: your current OEM costs vs Servnet pricing, recommended SLA tiers per device, and a projected 3-year saving. Fully itemised, no obligation.

03
Seamless Transition

Our onboarding team manages the switch — notifying existing vendors, mapping assets to your new Servnet agreement, and ensuring zero coverage gap. Typical go-live in 5–10 business days.

04
Ongoing Account Management

A named UK account manager owns your relationship. Quarterly reviews, proactive renewal planning, and a single point of escalation for any support issues across your entire estate.

Hardware Brands We Maintain
DellHPECiscoLenovoIBMFujitsuSupermicroIntelSun / OracleNvidiaNetAppHitachi VantaraQuantumAristaJuniperFortinetPalo AltoCheck PointF5BrocadeExtreme NetworksRiverbedHPE ArubaNutanixVMwareVeritas

Why UK Businesses Choose Servnet for Hardware Maintenance

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UK-Native, UK-Coordinated

Headquartered in Surrey since 2003. Your account manager, service desk and escalation contacts are all UK-based. Field services are delivered through our vetted UK service partner network — no overseas call centres, no overnight ticket queues.

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Single Contract, Entire Estate

One Servnet agreement replaces multiple fragmented OEM contracts. Unified billing, one renewal date, one point of contact for 26+ hardware brands.

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Certified Spare Parts

We maintain a UK spare-parts inventory for all supported platforms, including EOL hardware. Parts are sourced from certified channels and tested before dispatch.

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Guaranteed SLA Response

SLAs are contractually guaranteed — not best-effort targets. Choose Next Business Day, 4-Hour or Same-Day response based on your criticality profile.

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Up to 40% Cost Reduction

Organisations switching from OEM to Servnet third-party maintenance typically reduce their annual hardware support spend by 30–40% on a like-for-like basis.

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Seamless Transition

Our onboarding team handles the contract transition from your existing OEM or TPM provider — asset auditing, inventory mapping and go-live in as little as 2 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hardware Maintenance

What is hardware maintenance and break-fix support?

Hardware maintenance covers scheduled, proactive servicing and monitoring of IT equipment to prevent failures. Break-fix support is reactive: when a hardware fault occurs, engineers diagnose and repair or replace the faulty component. Servnet provides both services under a single contract.

How much can I save by switching from OEM to third-party maintenance?

Most organisations save between 30% and 40% on like-for-like support when switching from OEM contracts (such as Dell ProSupport, HPE Pointnext or Cisco SNTC) to third-party maintenance with Servnet. Savings are typically higher for larger estates and end-of-life hardware.

What hardware brands does Servnet support?

Servnet supports 26+ major hardware and software brands including Dell, HPE, Cisco, Fortinet, NetApp, Lenovo, IBM, Fujitsu, Arista, Nutanix, Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, Brocade, Extreme Networks, Hitachi Vantara, Riverbed, Nvidia, Veritas and more. All brands are covered under a single unified contract.

Does Servnet support hardware that has reached end-of-life (EOL)?

Yes. One of our core service strengths is supporting hardware past its OEM end-of-service-life date. We maintain a UK spare-parts inventory and certified engineering expertise for Dell PowerEdge 12G/13G, HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10, Cisco UCS and many other EOL platforms — so you refresh on your timeline, not the vendor's.

What response times are available for break-fix support?

Servnet offers three response tiers: Next Business Day (NBD), 4-Hour on-site response, and Same-Day emergency dispatch. The appropriate SLA is agreed at contract stage based on your criticality requirements and geographic location across the UK.

How long does it take to switch from OEM to Servnet maintenance?

For most organisations, the transition from signing an agreement to live Servnet coverage takes 5–10 business days. We handle the entire process — asset auditing, vendor notifications and contract mapping — so your team experiences no disruption and zero coverage gaps during the switch.

Can Servnet support our entire mixed-vendor estate under one contract?

Yes. This is one of the primary reasons UK organisations choose Servnet. A single Servnet agreement can cover Dell, HPE, Cisco, Lenovo, IBM, Fujitsu, Fortinet, NetApp, Arista, Juniper, Check Point, F5, Brocade, Extreme Networks and 10+ more brands — replacing multiple fragmented OEM contracts with one invoice, one renewal date and one support line.

Does Servnet provide maintenance for UPS and power infrastructure?

Servnet focuses on enterprise servers, storage, networking and security hardware matching the vendor matrix we cover. For UPS and power infrastructure queries, speak to your account manager who can advise on the best approach for your estate.

Ready to Reduce Your Hardware Support Costs?

Talk to a Servnet specialist about a maintenance contract tailored to your estate. Free audit, transparent pricing, no lock-in.

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