Service & Support

Standard Warranty

Zhone's Standard Warranty is provided automatically with the purchase of every new product at no additional charge for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Standard Warranty includes the following:

Telephone Assistance

  • 5x8 Pacific Standard Time, Monday - Friday.
  • Zhone's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is staffed by trained technical experts capable of answering technical questions, diagnosing and resolving Zhone system problems, and providing workarounds where necessary.

Internet Technical Support Access

  • Online access (7x24x365) to Global Service and Support website, www.Zhone.com/support
  • Latest Software Update and Upgrades: Zhone TAC personnel are available for guidance through the upgrade process
  • Product Documentation, including Release Notes

E-mail Notification

  • Customers can register on Zhone's web site and sign up to be automatically notified of product releases.
  • Zhone sends out e-mails when new releases are available and describes contents of the release.

Software Update & Upgrade

  • Software updates that include bug fixes
  • Software upgrades that include fixes and new features

Hardware Support

  • Advance Replacement (for DOA's within 30 days of shipment)
    • Replacement part will be shipped within one business day after receipt of signed RMA agreement, subject to availability of product.
  • Repair & Return (balance of year)
    • "Like for Like" return to factory for repair (Depot Repair)
    • 15-business-day turn-around from receipt to ship

Standard Warranty Response Times

Support Request Classification Minor Major Critical
(Network Down)
Support Window 5x8 5x8 7x24
TAC Engineer Response 1 business day 24 hours 1 hour
Progress Update
(as required)
Best Effort Best Effort 12 hours
Resolution Target Next or Future GA Release Next or Future Maintenance Release Workaround, Next or Future Maintenance Release
Hardware Support
  • Advanced Replacement for DOA's within 30 days of shipment
    Commitment: Replacement part will be shipped within one business day after receipt of signed RMA agreement, subject to availability of product.
  • Year 1: Return & Repair (Depot Repair)
    Commitment: Repaired unit or replacement parts will be shipped within 15 business days after the faulty part has been received at the Zhone Repair Depot.

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