[dba-Tech] Dell Server Rush

Chris

I have a contact at Dell UK, not sure if thats any use to you? Let me know.

Martin



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mackin, Christopher" <CMackin at quiznos.com>
To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 3:24 PM
Subject: [dba-Tech] Dell Server Rush


> Hi,
>
> I have a client who ordered a server from Dell last Friday and they need
to
> have it on sire in about a week.  The Dell rep is telling them that the
> delivery date is 6/21, or at least a week later than they need it.  When
> they asked about expediting the process and paying a premium they were
told
> that and expedite would be placed on the order but they got the feeling
that
> it carried no weight.  They are willing to be flexible on the specs and
> willing to pay a premium to get it rushed but have been told that
modifying
> the specs will only delay the process further and there's no way to pay
> extra to get it rushed.
>
> They've asked me to see what I can do to get the server out here next
week,
> does anyone have any good ideas on ways to get Dell to rush an order?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Mackin
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