Price transparency · savings vs. manufacturer
What does hardware maintenance cost?
Most TPM providers say “price on request”. We tell you how far below the manufacturer we land — per device class, from our contract data: 30–70 % below OEM. The binding fixed-price quote comes within 48 hours after install-base review.
Savings per device class
TechCare maintenance compared with the manufacturer's price at the same SLA 24×7×4 (mid-range). Experience values from real TechCare contracts across 28 vendors.
| Device class | Mid-range vs. OEM | After EOSL vs. OEM custom support |
|---|---|---|
| Server Tower server to multi-socket chassis (e.g. PowerEdge, ProLiant, Primergy) | roughly 45–50% | up to 70% |
| Storage Entry SAN to enterprise array (e.g. PowerStore/Unity, FAS, VSP, FlashArray) | roughly 45% | up to 70% |
| Network Access switch to core/spine (e.g. Catalyst, Nexus, Arista, Juniper) | roughly 45% | up to 70% |
| Security / Firewall Branch to enterprise firewall (e.g. Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point) | roughly 45–50% | up to 70% |
| UPS / Power Rack/tower UPS (e.g. APC, Eaton, Vertiv) | roughly 45% | up to 70% |
Mid-range savings roughly 45–55 % below OEM; against post-EOSL OEM custom support up to 70 %. Exact per-system figure via the TCO calculator or the install-base review.
Cost FAQ
Why do you show percentages instead of prices?
Because the manufacturer's price is the honest baseline: you know your OEM quote — the percentage tells you instantly how far below it TechCare lands. The binding per-system fixed price follows within 48 hours after install-base review.
How are the percentages derived?
From real TechCare maintenance contracts across 28 vendors, compared with the manufacturer's price at the same SLA tier 24×7×4 (mid-range), per device per year.
What drives the actual savings?
SLA tier (9×5×NBD to 24×7×2), quantity (volume effect), model/generation, site density and whether EOSL pre-stock logistics are needed. Larger, well-distributed fleets save more per device.
How much do I save versus the manufacturer?
In mid-range roughly 45–55 % below OEM list price. Against post-EOSL OEM custom support (often 150–300 % of the regular level) up to 70 %. The exact figure comes from the install-base review.
Are these figures binding?
No — they are experience values for orientation. The binding per-system fixed price comes after install-base review (any format: service tags, Excel export, model+serial) within 48 hours.