Support From Your Network Supplier; Support From 3Com; Returning Products For Repair - 3Com 3CREB96B User Manual

A Support and Service

Support from Your Network Supplier

If you require additional assistance, consult your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service
partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware
maintenance, application training, and support services.
When you consult your network supplier, have the following information ready:
• Product model name, part number, and serial number
• A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
• Diagnostic error messages
• Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
If you are unable to consult your network supplier, see the following section on how to contact 3Com.

Support from 3Com

If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier,
3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, go to the Web site
associated with your region of the world shown below.
Region
Asia and the Pacific Rim
Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
Latin America
North America
When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready:
• Product model name, part number, and serial number
• A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
• Diagnostic error messages
• Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable

Returning Products for Repair

Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products
sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender's expense. To
obtain an authorization number, go to the Web site listed above for your region.
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URL for Regional Web Site
ap.3com.com/contacts/support-contacts.html
emea.3com.com/support/supportnumbers.html
lat.3com.com/lat/support/index.html
csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/