IBM 8677 manual Part 3 Warranty Information, Warranty Period, Machine Eserver BladeCenter Type

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Sterling 75,000, or 2) 125% of the total purchase price payable or the charges for the Machine directly relating to the Default.

These limits also apply to IBM’s suppliers and resellers. They state the maximum for which IBM and such suppliers and resellers are collectively responsible.

Items for Which IBM is Not Liable

Save with respect to any liability referred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is IBM or any of its suppliers or resellers liable for any of the following, even if IBM or they were informed of the possibility of such losses:

1.loss of, or damage to, data;

2.special, indirect, or consequential loss; or

3.loss of profits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings.

Part 3 - Warranty Information

This Part 3 provides information regarding the warranty applicable to your Machine, including the warranty period and type of warranty service IBM provides.

Warranty Period

The warranty period may vary by country or region and is specified in the table below.

Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China.

Machine - Eserver BladeCenter Type 8677

Country or Region of

 

 

Purchase

Warranty Period

Type of Warranty Service*

 

 

 

Worldwide

Parts - 3 years, labor - 3

2

 

years

 

 

 

 

* See “Types of Warranty Service” for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types.

A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for:

1.parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and

2.parts only, on an exchange basis, in the second and third years of the warranty period. IBM will charge you for any labor provided in performance of the repair or replacement(s) in the second and third year of the warranty period.

Types of Warranty Service

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your Machine in the above table and as described below. Warranty service may be provided by your reseller if approved by IBM to perform warranty service. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations, additional charges may apply outside IBM’s normal service area, contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location specific information.

1.Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 75

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Configuring your BladeCenter unitChapter Sharing resources among the blade servers Appendix C. Notices Vi BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Vii SafetyTo Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Safety Xii BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Introduction This Installation and User’s Guide provides information toFront About your documentation CD Using the IBM Documentation BrowserSystem requirements Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserRelated publications Using the search featureIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology What your BladeCenter unit offersExpansion capabilities Hot-swap capabilitiesRedundant network connection capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Network environment supportReliability, availability, and serviceability CD-ROM Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unitRear view Front viewBladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack Installing optionsInstallation guidelines Use safe practices when liftingHandling static-sensitive devices System reliability considerationsBladeCenter modules Installing and removing modulesModules Power modules Blower modules Installing a moduleInstalling options Removing a module Installing the acoustic module option Installing and removing the acoustic module optionRemoving the acoustic module option Installing and removing blade serversBlade server expansion options Installing a blade serverLabel Removing a blade server Input/output connectors Completing the installationKeyboard connector Video connectorMouse connector Remote management and console Ethernet connectorModule connectors Starting the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicatorsShutting down the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs Writeable area Rear system LED panel Module Ethernet activity System LED panel Configuring your BladeCenter unit Resolution Refresh rate Configuring the management module for remote access Setting up the remote connectionCabling the Ethernet port Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Verifying your Wake on LAN configuration Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unitStarting the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationUsing the management and configuration program Configuring the external Ethernet port Management and configuration program optionsConfiguring the internal Ethernet port Saving and restoring the configuration fileStarting the wizard Using IBM DirectorAbout the wizard Configuring a switch module Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or laterSupporting Ethernet failover What to configureBladeCenter networking guidelines Configuring the Ethernet controllers in the blade serversGbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Diagnostic tools overview Solving problemsMonitor problems Troubleshooting chartsBlower module problems Power problemsManagement module problems Light path diagnostics feature Options problemsLit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panel Light path diagnostics LEDsLit LED Cause Action Power module Before you call Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceSoftware service and support Hardware service and support What this Warranty Does not Cover What this Warranty CoversPart 1 General Terms Part 1 General TermsWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Jurisdiction Part 2 Country-unique TermsGoverning Law United States Hong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of China Malaysia Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Arbitration The following is added under this heading Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries Following paragraphs are added to this section Egypt Hungary Slovakia Items for Which IBM is Not LiableWarranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceCourier or Depot Service On-site ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service EU Country Telephone ListEdition notice Appendix C. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Electronic emission noticesIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementAppendix C. Notices Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali Appendix C. Notices BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Index RAS Index BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Page Part Number 59P6595
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