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  1. #1
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    Softlayer, still waiting

    I ordered their Opty 170 server around 10:40AM EST with a network upgrade of 100Mbps and an extra 250gig HD.
    It's now 2:22PM, my card has been charged but no server =(.
    I thought they had a 4 hour turn around time?

    I cannt wait to get the server however, I heard their "control panel" was awesome.
    What was your turn around time with Softlayer?

    (This is not a complaint, I heard good reviews of Softlayer and I'm like their professional service, I'm just wondering what's taking so long.)

    Once again, this is not a complaint. I love softlayer

  2. #2
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    Maybe they just need some time to get new hardware racked/installed?

    Edit: It's not a 4-hour guarantee - it's a 4 hour average. I'm sure someone from SL will be along shortly to confirm this - or if not, smack me in the head.
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  3. #3
    Quote Originally Posted by BankRobber
    I ordered their Opty 170 server around 10:40AM EST with a network upgrade of 100Mbps and an extra 250gig HD.
    It's now 2:22PM, my card has been charged but no server =(.
    I thought they had a 4 hour turn around time?

    I cannt wait to get the server however, I heard their "control panel" was awesome.
    What was your turn around time with Softlayer?

    (This is not a complaint, I heard good reviews of Softlayer and I'm like their professional service, I'm just wondering what's taking so long.)

    Once again, this is not a complaint. I love softlayer
    If you will send an email to us at sales@softlayer.com with your order information we will check on the status of your order for you.

    Thank you,
    Steven Canale
    VP of Sales & Marketing
    www.SoftLayer.com - sales@SoftLayer.com
    (866) 398-7638 or (214) 442-0602

  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by SoftLayer Sales
    If you will send an email to us at sales@softlayer.com with your order information we will check on the status of your order for you.

    Thank you,

    Ahh ok. Thanks!

  5. #5
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    Incredible, 4 hours and you make a WHT thread?

  6. #6
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    lol. The excitement of waiting for the server.....I'm sure you understand. I want to play with optys badly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BankRobber
    lol. The excitement of waiting for the server.....I'm sure you understand. I want to play with optys badly.
    So you think posting on WHT will speed up the provisioning somehow rather than contacting SL directly?

    Don't take it for granted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BankRobber
    lol. The excitement of waiting for the server.....I'm sure you understand. I want to play with optys badly.
    I know the feeling

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    Feelings like that don't last long. So enjoy while they last, why speed the process up? LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anantha
    So you think posting on WHT will speed up the provisioning somehow rather than contacting SL directly?

    Don't take it for granted.

    He clearly stated that he has no intent on bashing SL. He probably just wanted advice from fellow members.

  11. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Commit1 Anthony
    He clearly stated that he has no intent on bashing SL. He probably just wanted advice from fellow members.
    Eh....
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  12. #12
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    It took 116 min. for my server's welcome mail.

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    it depends on their sale department. they arent online 24/7

  14. #14
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    So is the server finally online or are you (OP) still waiting?
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  15. #15
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    it is very good to be able to get the server in 1 day.

    i have 3 servers with iweb.
    my experience with iweb took up to 1 week to get a server each time.

    i am considering to get my next 2 servers with softlayer to test out their network and support.

  16. #16
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    Have they called you to verify order yet?
    Softlayer usually does that on the first order. Sales does respong on the weekend but they are not full force like the weekedays.

    Good Luck!
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    Yesterday night (GMT) time i bought my 3rd server and it was setup in 2 hours .

  18. #18
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    I got the server information right after I posted this thread. Server and the SL network has been great. I love their control panel, their forums, and the service. I don't think there's any provider that can beat SL at the moment.

    What I like is that you have 2 sets of bandwidth. Private and Public and Private is unlimited.

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    It's Sunday, nuff said.
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    Quote Originally Posted by [inx]Olly
    It's Sunday, nuff said.
    Agreed! but I believe the thread started earlier
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