[{"category_id":"1","name":"Account","description":"Account","sort_order":"1","store_id":"0","status":"1","faq_items":[{"faq_id":"1","category_id":"1","question":"Why can't I log into my Supermicro eStore account?","answer":"
The email address or password provided may be wrong. If you forget your password, visit the eStore<\/a>, \u201cSign in\u201d on the top right, and click on \u201cForgot Your Password?\u201d<\/strong> From there, you can enter your email address, and you will receive an email with a link to reset your password. Note: If you do not see an email, please check your spam\/junk folder or it might have been filtered by your email service.<\/p>","sort_order":"1","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"2","category_id":"1","question":"How come I cannot login to my account even with the correct credentials or register a new account?","answer":" Make sure you check \u201cI\u2019m not a Robot\u201d<\/strong> on the Captcha box before hitting the \u201cRegister\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cLogin\u201d<\/strong> button as this is a required field. If it is not showing up, refresh your browser, use incognito mode, or use a different one.<\/p>","sort_order":"2","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"176","category_id":"1","question":"Why have I not received the account verification email after registering for an account?","answer":" Please check your spam folder\/junk folder as it may have been filtered out by your email service. To change your name or email address, log in to your account and click on \u201cMy Account\u201d<\/strong> and then click on \u201cAccount Information\u201d<\/strong>. From there you should be able to change your first and last name.<\/p>\r\n For email address inquiries, please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email through our Contact Us<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>","sort_order":"4","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"4","category_id":"1","question":"How do I change my password?","answer":" To change your password, log in to your account and click on \u201cMy Account\u201d<\/strong> and then click on \u201cAccount Information\u201d<\/strong>. At the bottom under \u201cChange Password\u201d you will need to enter your current password and the password you wish to change it to and click on \u201cSave Changes\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>","sort_order":"5","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"142","category_id":"1","question":"I have changed my password, but it is still not being accepted?","answer":" A valid password will require the following: at least 12 characters in addition to (1 lowercase, 1 uppercase, 1 digit + 1 special character from the following list (- , !, @, #, $, %).<\/p>","sort_order":"6","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"143","category_id":"1","question":"Is it possible to combine eStore accounts?","answer":" There is no option to combine accounts.<\/p>","sort_order":"7","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"5","category_id":"1","question":"How can I add a default billing address and shipping address?","answer":" Here, you will find your Software Orders, Product Keys, and Generate Key function. If you need any more assistance, please check our Software FAQ<\/strong>.<\/p>","sort_order":"9","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"7","category_id":"1","question":"Can I place an order on the eStore without a Supermicro eStore account\/ use guest check out?","answer":" No, a Supermicro eStore account is required to place an order.<\/p>","sort_order":"10","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"141","category_id":"1","question":"What are other advantages to having a Supermicro eStore account?","answer":" In addition to placing orders, you can save\/share server configurations, save multiple shipping and billing addresses, generate quotes, and view\/track order status.<\/p>","sort_order":"11","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"11","category_id":"1","question":"How do I opt in\/out of the Supermicro newsletter? ","answer":" To opt in\/out of the email newsletter, log into your account and click on \u201cMy Account\u201d<\/strong> and then click on \u201cNewsletter Subscriptions\u201d<\/strong>. From there you can select your email preferences if you wish to subscribe. You may check the \u201cUnsubscribed me from all mailing lists<\/strong>\u201d box to unsubscribe. Please click Save Changes to update your preferences.<\/p>","sort_order":"12","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"12","category_id":"1","question":"Does Supermicro sell or release my personal information?","answer":" Supermicro eStore will never sell or release any personal information.<\/p>","sort_order":"13","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"13","category_id":"1","question":"How secure is information about you?","answer":" \"Personal Information\"<\/strong> is information that can be associated with a specific person and could be used to identify that specific person whether from that data or from other information that Supermicro has or is likely to have access to. We do not consider Personal Information to include information that has been made anonymous or aggregated so that it can no longer be used, whether in combination with other information or otherwise, to identify a specific person.<\/p>\r\n We collect Personal Information from you and the devices you use to access or use our Services. Categories of Personal Information we collect include, but are not limited to information:<\/p>\r\n You give us when you use our Services.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n We collect automatically when you use our Service.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n We collect using Cookies, Web Beacons and Similar Technologies.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n We collect or obtain from other sources.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n Examples\/Types of Personal Information we collect:<\/p>\r\n Account Information:<\/strong> Tells Supermicro who you are, how to ship products to you, how to contact you, and billing information.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Passwords and IDs:<\/strong> Provides you with access to your profile areas and to protected content.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n E-mail:<\/strong> Raises and\/or responds to questions and to distribute information about Supermicro and its products and services.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Transactions:<\/strong> Shows which products and services you have requested.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Your feedback and Post-Sale Support:<\/strong> Provides a mechanism for you to request information or support from Supermicro.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","sort_order":"15","status":"1"}]},{"category_id":"2","name":"Ordering","description":"Ordering","sort_order":"2","store_id":"0","status":"1","faq_items":[{"faq_id":"15","category_id":"2","question":"How long does it generally take to process an order?","answer":" Orders typically are processed within 24 hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM-6 PM PST, excluding holidays. However, if there is a payment issue, it may take longer than 24 hours to process. <\/p>\r\n In the event of an unforeseen issue(s) of us providing any item(s) to you, Supermicro has the right to cancel and fully refund the order.<\/p>","sort_order":"1","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"16","category_id":"2","question":"When is the cutoff time for the order to be processed and shipped out today?","answer":" The cutoff time is at 3:30 PM PST for the order to be processed and shipped out on the same day. Server orders will process once payment is captured, but will not ship out the same day. (Time may vary depending on holiday scheduling)<\/p>","sort_order":"2","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"17","category_id":"2","question":"How can I check the status of my Supermicro order?","answer":" To check the status of your Supermicro eStore order, log in to your account and click on \u201cMy Account\u201d<\/strong> and then click on \u201cMy Orders\u201d<\/strong>. From there you can find your order and check the status on and click \u201cView Orders\u201d<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also be able to see tracking number if order has shipped out.<\/p>\r\n Status meaning:<\/p>\r\n To cancel your order, please log into your account and go to \"My Account\"<\/strong> and then click on \"My Orders\"<\/strong>. From there, you should be able to cancel your order unless it is in the \"In Warehouse\"<\/strong> status already. If you can\u2019t cancel, please contact us.<\/p>","sort_order":"4","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"19","category_id":"2","question":"Can I change my order once it has been submitted?","answer":" Unfortunately, you cannot change the order once it has been submitted. You must cancel the original order and place the correct order separately.<\/p>\r\n You will be able to cancel your order before we process your order. If your order is shown as New Order<\/strong> under your order status, then you\u2019ll be eligible to cancel your order on your own.<\/p>\r\n If your order status is shown as In Warehouse<\/strong>, In Production<\/strong>, or Ready to Ship<\/strong>, then you will not be able to cancel your order from your end. If you would like to cancel an order when the status is showing as any of those, please contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/strong><\/a> ASAP for support. <\/p>\r\n Please be aware once an order has shipped, the order cannot be canceled.<\/p>","sort_order":"5","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"22","category_id":"2","question":"Does Supermicro eStore offer volume pricing or discounts?","answer":" Yes, <\/strong>for selected parts Supermicro eStore offers volume pricing for most available products. On any product page, you can click on \u201cRequest quote for volume discount\u201d<\/strong> near the \u201cAdd to Cart\u201d button to start the process.<\/p>","sort_order":"6","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"23","category_id":"2","question":"May I combine two separate orders to save on shipping costs?","answer":" Sorry, you will not be able to combine two separate orders to save on shipping costs.<\/p>","sort_order":"7","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"24","category_id":"2","question":"What options do I have if an item is out-of-stock?","answer":" If the item you wish to purchase is out of stock, please contact us through either live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/a><\/strong> and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>","sort_order":"8","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"25","category_id":"2","question":"Who do I contact if I need to place a large volume order?","answer":" Please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email through our Contact Us<\/a><\/strong> page for more information.<\/p>","sort_order":"9","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"26","category_id":"2","question":"How can I check if a Supermicro eStore item is compatible with a System, Motherboard, or Add-on Card?","answer":" There are two ways to check if an item is compatible, one through the Supermicro Parts Finder<\/a> <\/strong>on the home page, and the other through Part Validation under any specific product. For both, you must enter a valid SKU# to validate.<\/p>\r\n If the item is not compatible with a system, motherboard, or add-on card, and you wish to find an item that is, please contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/a><\/strong> and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>","sort_order":"10","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"28","category_id":"2","question":"How can I purchase a Supermicro item not sold on the eStore?","answer":" If an item is not sold on our eStore, Please reach out to us via live chat<\/a><\/strong>, email<\/strong><\/a> or Contact Us<\/strong><\/a> page and we can check internal if we can support.<\/p>","sort_order":"11","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"30","category_id":"2","question":"How to obtain price quotes for items in the eStore shopping cart?","answer":" Please add the item with the desired amount to the cart and when you view the cart, you should see a hyperlink named \u201c<\/strong>Download <\/strong>Quote\u201d.<\/strong> Once clicked, it will generate a quoted PDF version of the items in your cart. All quotes are validated until every Friday at 11:59PM (PST).<\/strong><\/p>","sort_order":"12","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"32","category_id":"2","question":"Does Supermicro eStore price match?","answer":" No, Supermicro eStore does not price match.<\/p>","sort_order":"13","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"33","category_id":"2","question":"Can I un-cancel an order?","answer":" No, canceling an order is permanent and you would have to place a new order.<\/p>","sort_order":"14","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"34","category_id":"2","question":"Why was my credit card transaction declined?","answer":" There are several reasons why the transaction was declined such as your bank\/credit card company not approving the transaction due to insufficient funds, large purchase amount, invalid credit card number or expiration date. Please contact them to resolve any outstanding issues. AVS mismatch means the billing address provided on your order does not match the billing address that is tied to the bank\/credit card.<\/p>","sort_order":"16","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"18","category_id":"2","question":"Can I combine multiple discounts?","answer":" No, multiple discounts cannot be combined. Only one discount is allowed per order.<\/p>","sort_order":"17","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"100","category_id":"2","question":"Do you accept phone orders?","answer":" We do not accept phone orders; however, we are happy to help you with the ordering process. Please reach out to us via live chat<\/a><\/strong>, email<\/strong><\/a> or Contact Us<\/strong><\/a> page to request a phone call for order assistance.<\/p>","sort_order":"18","status":"1"}]},{"category_id":"11","name":"Backorder","description":null,"sort_order":"3","store_id":"0","status":"1","faq_items":[{"faq_id":"118","category_id":"11","question":"When will I receive my backorder? ","answer":" Supermicro <\/span>eStore<\/span> accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Please note: The credit or bank card must be issued in the US or Canada, with a billing address in the United States or Canada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n If you wish to pay using a direct wire transfer, please contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>to enable<\/span> this payment method for your account.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n If you wish to pay using Supermicro Business Pay (NET 30), please contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/a><\/strong> to enable this payment method for your account.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","sort_order":"1","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"37","category_id":"3","question":"May I pay using a check, money order, or purchase order (PO)?","answer":" Supermicro eStore does not accept check, money order, or purchase order (PO).<\/p>","sort_order":"2","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"47","category_id":"3","question":"The price of an item I purchased has dropped prior to shipment and\/or after I have received the item. Is it possible to get a refund of the difference?","answer":" Sorry, we do not offer any price adjustments because industry prices change often.<\/p>","sort_order":"3","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"48","category_id":"3","question":"Does Supermicro allow split payment methods?","answer":" No, you may only use one payment type per order.<\/p>","sort_order":"4","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"154","category_id":"3","question":"Do you charge me before the server is built or after?","answer":" We charge after the server order is built and ready to ship.<\/p>","sort_order":"5","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"155","category_id":"3","question":"If I have several servers in one order, how do you charge?","answer":" We only charge the ones that are built and ready to ship. The rest will be charged when they are built and ready to ship.<\/p>","sort_order":"6","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"156","category_id":"3","question":"If I have servers and components in one order, how do you charge?","answer":" We charge the components first since they are all ready to ship. Depending on the bank\/credit card company, it could take anywhere between 2-5 business days.<\/p>","sort_order":"8","status":"1"}]},{"category_id":"5","name":"Shipping and Delivery","description":"Shipping and Delivery","sort_order":"8","store_id":"0","status":"1","faq_items":[{"faq_id":"62","category_id":"5","question":"Does the Supermicro eStore provide free shipping?","answer":" Yes, Supermicro eStore provides free shipping within the Continental US on any purchase exceeding $200 before tax (excludes rail kits and complete systems).<\/p>","sort_order":"1","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"63","category_id":"5","question":"What shipping methods are offered on Supermicro eStore?","answer":" Fedex Parcel Shipment Unfortunately, we do not allow usage of shipping accounts on Supermicro eStore.<\/p>","sort_order":"3","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"99","category_id":"5","question":"When will my order for my Supermicro Server(s) ship out?","answer":" Servers ordered from the eStore will typically ship within 3-5 business days of purchase if there are no backordered components.<\/p>\r\n For any questions regarding lead time, please contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>","sort_order":"4","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"65","category_id":"5","question":"Where do Supermicro eStore orders ship from?","answer":" All our servers and components will ship from San Jose, California.<\/p>","sort_order":"5","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"66","category_id":"5","question":"May I pick up a Supermicro eStore order via Will Call?","answer":" No, Supermicro eStore currently does not offer Will Call.<\/p>","sort_order":"6","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"104","category_id":"5","question":"Does Supermicro eStore allow for drop\/blind shipment?","answer":" Yes, we can make a drop\/blind shipment if you contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/strong><\/a> before the order is shipped (shipping cutoff time: 3 PM PDT, Monday through Friday).<\/span><\/p>\r\n Typically, our warehouse must be notified of the blind shipment request before 3 PM to process any amendments.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>","sort_order":"7","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"67","category_id":"5","question":"Does Supermicro ship internationally?","answer":" At the moment, the Supermicro eStore only ships within the United States and Canada.<\/p>","sort_order":"8","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"68","category_id":"5","question":"What happens if I miss the package delivery?","answer":" The order will be returned to Supermicro if delivery is missed three times.<\/p>\r\n If you missed the package delivery, please check with us on live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/strong><\/a> to arrange for delivery or pickup.<\/p>","sort_order":"9","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"73","category_id":"5","question":"Can I waive the signature requirement for orders? ","answer":" No, a signature is required for delivery of orders over $100. <\/p>","sort_order":"10","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"69","category_id":"5","question":"What should I do if an item is missing from my order?","answer":" Please verify you have received a box for the tracking number associated with your entire order. In rare cases, orders may come in different packages\/shipment. Please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> representative or send us an email through our Contact Us<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>","sort_order":"11","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"70","category_id":"5","question":"My order has not shipped out. Can I change my delivery address or recipients name?","answer":" Unfortunately, we cannot modify the delivery address or recipient\u2019s name after the order has been placed. If you would like to make these changes you will need to cancel your order and reorder with the new information. If you need assistance canceling your order please contact us through live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/strong><\/a> through our Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/strong> page.<\/p>","sort_order":"12","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"157","category_id":"5","question":"My order has already shipped, but I need to change the delivery address or recipient\u2019s name. How can I change this?","answer":" Unfortunately, we do not allow changing a delivery address or recipient\u2019s name after an order has been shipped.<\/p>","sort_order":"13","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"71","category_id":"5","question":"Can I add attention to or Apt\/ Suite\/ Other number that I forgot to add during checkout?","answer":" Yes, we can add attention to or box number for you if the order has not been shipped out. Please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email through our <\/span>Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/strong> page.<\/p>","sort_order":"14","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"72","category_id":"5","question":"How long is the waiting period before I am able to file a claim for a lost, damaged, misdelivered, or tampered package?","answer":" If your package was damaged, tampered or misdelivered with while in transit, please contact our customer service team within 48 hours of delivery. If for some reason your package was lost in transit, please contact our customer service within a week of not receiving the package.<\/p>","sort_order":"15","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"74","category_id":"5","question":"My tracking number is not working or updating. What should I do?","answer":" In rare cases, packages are separated and not scanned by Fedex right away. We advise to wait a day or two to see if the status updates. If they don\u2019t arrive within a week, please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email through our Contact Us<\/a><\/strong> page.<\/p>","sort_order":"16","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"75","category_id":"5","question":"Does Supermicro eStore ship to U.S. territory addresses?","answer":" Supermicro eStore currently does not ship to U.S. territory addresses including Puerto Rico, Guam, N. Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/p>","sort_order":"17","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"78","category_id":"5","question":"Does Supermicro eStore deliver on Saturday?","answer":" Yes, if you select \u2018Priority Overnight\u2019 and place the order before 3:30 PM PDT on Friday, you can receive your order by noon on Saturday (exclusive for some rural and remote areas). This will only apply to component orders.<\/p>","sort_order":"18","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"76","category_id":"5","question":"Does Supermicro eStore ship on holidays and on the weekends?","answer":" No, if an order was placed on a holiday or during the weekend, it will be shipped on the next available business day.<\/p>","sort_order":"19","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"79","category_id":"5","question":"Can Supermicro use registered mail for my APO\/FPO order?","answer":" Please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email through our Contact Us<\/a><\/strong> page for more information.<\/p>","sort_order":"20","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"80","category_id":"5","question":"Does Supermicro ship to PO Boxes?","answer":" No, Supermicro does not ship to PO Boxes.<\/p>","sort_order":"21","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"81","category_id":"5","question":"Why was my order split into multiple packages?","answer":" If we cannot ship all the products in one package due to excess weight or quantity, it may ship in multiple packages as a Multiple Package Shipment (MPS). This may be the case if you placed an order for a server in addition to components on the same order since servers do not ship out the same day. In rare cases, the packages might arrive at different times.<\/p>","sort_order":"22","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"158","category_id":"5","question":"Can I schedule a pickup for my order with your shipping carrier?","answer":" Yes, please contact us via live chat<\/a><\/strong> or email<\/a><\/strong> to arrange a pickup.<\/p>","sort_order":"23","status":"1"}]},{"category_id":"4","name":"Warranty \/ Returns (RMA)","description":"Warranty \/ Returns (RMA)","sort_order":"9","store_id":"0","status":"1","faq_items":[{"faq_id":"49","category_id":"4","question":"What is the standard return policy for Supermicro eStore component products?","answer":" Customers can return products to us within 30 days of receiving them. Software and Lifestyle products are not returnable and refundable.<\/span><\/p>","sort_order":"1","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"96","category_id":"4","question":"What is the warranty policy for Supermicro eStore servers?","answer":" Supermicro provides a three-year warranty for labor and parts plus a one-year warranty for cross-shipping. We also have an extended warranty and onsite service for the system, but it will need to be included at the time of purchase with the system. We cannot add the extended warranty or onsite service after the purchase is made.<\/span><\/p>","sort_order":"2","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"50","category_id":"4","question":"How do I return a Supermicro eStore order?","answer":" To return a Supermicro eStore order, please utilize the Supermicro Customer Reporting Management System<\/a><\/strong> to submit a New RMA Request.<\/p>\r\n If you have not submitted a request before, please register prior to doing so.<\/p>","sort_order":"3","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"51","category_id":"4","question":"What is the warranty policy for Supermicro eStore products?","answer":" Complete Systems - 3 Years Labor + 1 Year Parts + 1 Year Cross-Shipment (Limited time only - get additional 2 years of warranty on parts)
If the verification email is not there, you may use this link<\/a> to resend the verification email by clicking on the \u201cResend\u201d<\/strong> feature and entering your email.<\/p>","sort_order":"3","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"3","category_id":"1","question":"How do I change my name and\/or email address?","answer":"\r\n
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If you still have any issues or concerns, please contact our live chat<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email through our Contact Us<\/a><\/strong> page for further details.<\/p>","sort_order":"15","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"35","category_id":"2","question":"What does it mean my transaction was declined due to an AVS mismatch?","answer":"\r\n
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The servers will be charged when they are built and ready to ship. Usually, it takes 3-5 business days to have servers built.<\/p>","sort_order":"7","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"38","category_id":"3","question":"How long does it take for charges held on my bank\/credit card to clear after a transaction has not been completed or has been denied? ","answer":"
<\/strong>We offer standard shipping (3-5 business days), expedited shipping (2 business days), overnight (next business day), priority overnight (commercial business address is delivery by 10:30 am to most areas and by noon to rural areas. To a residential address it is 4:30 pm or 5 pm to rural areas; on Saturdays).<\/p>","sort_order":"2","status":"1"},{"faq_id":"64","category_id":"5","question":"Can I use my own shipping account for the order?","answer":"