Alpha RetainTrust Business Practices and Investment Protection

Whether you choose to remain with your AlphaServer systems, replace some of them, or are transition to HP Integrity servers, HP will work with you to maximize the return on your investments and keep your business running smoothly.

	Software License Trade-in for AlphaServer

	» OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX license transfers on AlphaServer

	Software License Trade-in and Transfer for Moving to Integrity Server

	HP offers generous cross-platform software license trade-in and transfer policies for operating systems and HP-layered products to simplify the transition to HP Integrity servers. HP has enhanced these policies to include trade-in of HP Tru64 UNIX layered products to their VERITAS equivalent products. If you have valid support contracts with right-to-new versions, you can trade in those licenses for the equivalent destination licenses at no charge. For more information see: » HP software license trade-in and transfer policy Note: there will be changes to the trade-in policies as of July 31, 2009. » Learn more about changes to the trade-in policies

	StorageWorks Investment Protection

	The HP HSG80/AlphaServer Storage Program (PDF, 99KB) allows for discounts on trade-ins. You may also need to plan migration of your storage infrastructure. The OS Storage Support Matrix will help you identify whether you will need new storage hardware as you transition to HP Integrity servers running HP-UX 11i. If your storage array is not in this table or you are using direct-attached SCSI storage with your AlphaServer, you must purchase a storage environment supported by HP-UX 11i.

	HP Financial Services

	HP Financial Services offers a complete array of leasing and financial lifecycle management services to help you increase the return on your IT investment, reduce risk, and get the most from your HP solution while improving your cash flow and reducing your total cost of ownership. » The Alpha Transition Lease Program (PDF 64 KB) » More information on Financial Services » Financing your HP Integrity solution