Reference Guide

4 Support and other resources
Contacting HP
Information to collect before contacting HP
Be sure to have the following information available before you call contact HP:
• HP CloudSystem Matrix Starter Kit or Expansion Kit c7000 enclosure serial number and/or
SAID (Service Agreement Identifier) if applicable
• Software product name
• Hardware product model number
• Operating system type and version
• Applicable error message
• Third-party hardware or software
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
IMPORTANT: Be sure to mention that this is a HP CloudSystem Matrix configuration when you
call for support. Each HP BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit or Expansion Kit c7000 serial number
identifies it as a HP CloudSystem Matrix installation.
How to contact HP
Use the following methods to contact HP technical support:
• See the Contact HP worldwide website:
http://www.hp.com/go/assistance
• Use the Contact HP link on the HP Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
• In the United States, call 1-800-334-5144 to contact HP by telephone. This service is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, conversations might be
recorded or monitored.
Registering for software technical support and update service
HP Insight software includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service.
This service provides access to HP technical resources for assistance in resolving software
implementation or operations problems.
The service also provides access to software updates and reference manuals in electronic form as
they are made available from HP. Customers who purchase an electronic license are eligible for
electronic updates.
With this service, Insight software customers benefit from expedited problem resolution as well as
proactive notification and delivery of software updates. For more information about this service,
see the following website:
http://www.hp.com/services/insight
Registration for this service takes place following online redemption of the license certificate.
How to use your software technical support and update service
After you have registered, you will receive a service contract in the mail containing the Customer
Service phone number and your Service Agreement Identifier (SAID). You need your SAID when
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