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Purchases | Hardware | How to Order | Sun Microsystems

How To Order Sun Microsystems Equipment

View the Sun Microsystems pricelist.

The procedure includes: selecting the desired computer equipment, creating an order form, faxing the order request to 865-974-2050, reviewing contractor's confirmation, making adjustments with contractor if needed, receiving the new hardware, setting up and inspecting the hardware, adding the equipment to your department's assets, and authorizing payment of invoice.

NOTE: All orders must be generated by using the on-line Hardware Order Form.

Sun Microsystems, Bell Industries & Strategic Technologies (dba Consonus Technologies) have been awarded the Sun Microsystems hardware contract

Contact Information


Sun Microsystems
  • Contract number: 4600000632
  • Blanket Purchase Order Number:6500000265
  • Primary Contact: Alan Morris
  • Voice: (877) 367-5148
  • FAX: (615) 264-1871
  • email: alan.morris@sun.com
Bell Industries
  • Contract number: 4600001899
  • Blanket Purchase Order Number:6500000337
  • Primary Contact: Clayton Copeland
  • Voice: (615) 367-1316
  • FAX: (866) 894-9950
  • Cell: (618) 838-6378
Strategic Technologies (dba Consonus Technologies)
  • Contract number: 4600001899
  • Blanket Purchase Order Number:6500000336
  • Primary Contact: Scottie Dettorre
  • Voice: (865) 274-1140
  • FAX: (919) 379-8391

Ordering Instructions


From the Hardware Purchases website use the following steps:
  1. Select the equipment in which you are interested.
  2. Record the product information.
  3. Using this information create a printable order form using the Hardware Order Request Form which you will be able to use to submit your order.

    NOTE: the on-line order form does not e-mail your order to the contractor; it generates an order form which you must print using the print option of your web browser.

  4. FAX your order, including your Hardware Order Request Form, quote(s) if any and any other pertinent information relating to your order, to 865-974-2050.

    NOTE: All orders must be generated by using the on-line Hardware Order Form.

  • OIT will verify the order form has been completed correctly and will forward it on to the vendor.
  • You should receive a letter confirming your order within five business days. If you do not, contact the vendor to confirm that your order was received.

For more information about Sun Microsystems equipment, visit the Sun Microsystems website.

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