Oracle hardware support is among the most expensive in the industry, and Oracle's Lifetime Support Policy steadily pushes ageing systems toward pricier tiers or forced refreshes. Servnet delivers independent break-fix maintenance for your Oracle and Sun estate — the same uptime, at a fraction of the renewal cost. Use the calculator below to see your saving.
| Your OEM support / yr | Third-party / yr | You save / yr | Over 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| £55,000 | £16,500–£27,500 | £27,500–£38,500 | £82,500–£115,500 |
| £110,000 | £33,000–£55,000 | £55,000–£77,000 | £165,000–£231,000 |
| £220,000 | £66,000–£110,000 | £110,000–£154,000 | £330,000–£462,000 |
| £385,000 | £115,500–£192,500 | £192,500–£269,500 | £577,500–£808,500 |
Figures are indicative estimates shown as a range, based on the Gartner 50–70% saving band applied to an example spend, and confirmed by a free Servnet support audit — not a quotation. Third-party maintenance covers hardware break-fix and defers refresh; it does not supply software or firmware security patches.
The alternative to Oracle Premier Support for Systems
Oracle Premier Support for Systems bundles hardware cover, integrated firmware and operating-system updates into a single premium contract, then escalates costs through the Extended and Sustaining phases of Oracle's Lifetime Support Policy. Our third-party maintenance strips that down to what most estates actually need day to day: fast, reliable hardware break-fix. You keep your SPARC servers, engineered systems and storage running productively long after Oracle wants you to buy new — on a contract sized to your kit, not Oracle's price list.
SPARC, Exadata, ZFS Storage Appliance and legacy Sun
We maintain the full breadth of the Oracle and Sun hardware line: SPARC M-series and T-series servers, SPARC SuperCluster, the Exadata Database Machine, the ZFS Storage Appliance, and legacy Sun servers and storage that Oracle has moved to Sustaining Support or dropped entirely. UK-based engineers, held spares for these exact platforms and 24/7 response mean end-of-life status from Oracle need not mean end-of-life for your infrastructure — or an unplanned migration you weren't ready to fund.
Honest about scope: hardware break-fix only
We believe in being clear. Third-party maintenance covers your physical hardware — diagnosis, replacement parts and engineer response. It does not include Oracle software licensing, and it cannot supply Oracle firmware updates or security patches, which stay locked behind an active My Oracle Support entitlement. Many organisations run stable, patch-frozen SPARC and Exadata systems where that trade-off is entirely acceptable. Where you still need Oracle software or firmware cover, we help you scope exactly which contract to retain.
FAQs
How much can third-party maintenance save versus Oracle Premier Support for Systems?
Savings are typically substantial, because Oracle hardware support renewals are among the priciest in the market and climb further as systems age. Rather than quote a generic percentage, the calculator on this page renders your exact figure live from your platform and contract details — so the number you see reflects your real Oracle estate, not an average.
Will I still receive Oracle firmware and security patches?
No, and we're upfront about that. Oracle firmware updates and security patches require an active My Oracle Support entitlement, which independent maintenance cannot provide. Third-party maintenance covers hardware break-fix only. Many SPARC, Exadata and ZFS estates run stable in a patch-frozen state where this is perfectly acceptable; we help you assess whether it fits your risk profile.
Do you support Oracle hardware Oracle has declared end-of-life?
Yes — this is a core strength. Once Oracle moves a system to Sustaining Support or drops it altogether, official cover becomes limited and costly. We hold spares and expertise for legacy Sun servers, older SPARC generations and earlier Exadata and ZFS Storage Appliance models, keeping them fully maintained and productive well beyond Oracle's own timelines.
How we work these figures out
- Saving band: Gartner, "Market Guide for Data Center and Network Third-Party Hardware Maintenance", 29 Aug 2019 (ID G00414695) — TPM contracts save 50–70% off OEM support NET prices. IDC (2022) separately reports savings of up to ~50% vs OEM. Reports are dated; net-price basis (not off-list).
- Optional spend estimator seeds ONE editable per-device figure anchored to HPE-published post-warranty Tech Care pricing (buy.hpe.com, captured 2026-07-04, ~$1,700/yr → £ at 0.74). Non-HPE OEM support pricing is quote-gated — enter your own renewal figure.
- EOSL life extension: TPM providers report 3–5 (up to 7) additional supported years past OEM end-of-service-life; indicative.
- All figures are indicative estimates shown as a range and confirmed by a free Servnet support audit — not a quotation. TPM covers hardware break-fix and defers refresh; it does NOT supply software/firmware security patches.
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