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Disk Systems
The matrix below provides an overview by Product of the Warranty Period, Type and Level of Warranty Service license agreement and related links to support and product information.
Desktop computing
     Disk System warranties
Product Warranty period Type and level of
warranty service
Related links
DS8000 Series 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
2 years parts
2 years labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response
3 years parts
3 years labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response
4 years parts
4 years labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response
DS6000 Series 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
4 years parts
4 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response
DS5000 Series 1 year parts
1 year labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
3 years parts
3 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response
DS4000 Series 3 years parts
3 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response Product support

Applicable license
DS3000 Series 3 years parts
3 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response Product support

Applicable license
DS300 and DS400 1 year parts
1 year labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response Product support

Applicable license
XIV Storage System 1 year parts
1 year labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
3 years parts
3 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response
Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) 3 years parts
3 years labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
Tape and Optical
The matrix below provides an overview by Product of the Warranty Period, Type and Level of Warranty Service license agreement and related links to support and product information.
Tape and Optical
     Tape and Optical warranties
Product Warranty period Type and level of
warranty service
Related links
Enterprise Tape Storage 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
Linear
Tape-Open
1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Applicable license
1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response
1 year parts
1 year labor
Customer Replaceable Unit, 9 x 5, next business day response
3 years parts
3 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit, 9 x 5, next business day response
Complementary Storage 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support
Storage Networking
The matrix below provides an overview by Product of the Warranty Period, Type and Level of Warranty Service license agreement and related links to support and product information.
Storage Networking
     Storage Networking warranties
Product Warranty
period
Type and level of
warranty service
Related links
SAN 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support
1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response
1 year parts
1 year labor
Customer Replaceable Unit,
9 x 5, next business day response
N Series 3 years parts
3 years labor
Customer Replaceable Unit and On-site repair, 9 x 5, next business day response Product support
Integrated Solutions
The matrix below provides an overview by Product of the Warranty Period, Type and Level of Warranty Service license agreement and related links to support and product information.
Integrated Solutions
     Integrated Solutions warranties
Product Warranty
period
Type and level of
warranty service
Related links
SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Engine 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support
DR550 File System Gateway 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same business day response Product support
System Storage Productivity Center (SSPC) 1 year parts
1 year labor
On-site repair, 24 x 7, same day response Product support

Disclaimer: IBM version level, warranty periods, and service levels may vary by product and country. Therefore, the information in this site may not apply to you. Your rights and IBM's obligations regarding IBM Machine warranties are governed solely by the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty that ships with your Machine or the IBM agreement under which you acquired your Machine. Please consult your local IBM representative, or your reseller for warranty information specific to an IBM Machine and country. This site provides general information at the Machine Type level, it does not provide warranty information for IBM features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories.


 
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