The warranty statements consist of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 varies by country. Part 2 is the same for all countries. Be sure to read both the Part 1 that applies to your country and Part 2.
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1.The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term "Machine" does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
Machine- IP Storage 200i
Warranty Period - One Year
The IBM Warranty for Machines
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and
workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published
Specifications. The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed
period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales
receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you
otherwise.
During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will provide repair and exchange service for the Machine, without charge, under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Extent of Warranty
The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from
misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,
improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is
not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of
Machine or parts identification labels.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
Items Not Covered by Warranty
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a
Machine.
Unless specified otherwise, IBM provides non-IBM machines WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as assistance via telephone with "how-to" questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service for the Machine, contact your reseller or
IBM. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-426-7378. In
Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344. You may be required to present
proof of purchase.
IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications. IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation. IBM may repair the failing Machine or exchange it at its discretion.
When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item.
Any feature, conversion, or upgrade IBM or your reseller services must be installed on a Machine which is 1) for certain Machines, the designated, serial-numbered Machine and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion, or upgrade. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part.
Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.
You also agree to
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM's possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason. You should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return.
Production Status
Each IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.
In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been previously
installed. Regardless of the Machine's production status,
IBM's appropriate warranty terms apply.
Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part or
other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each
such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim
damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation,
or other contract or tort claim), IBM is liable for no more than
This limit also applies to IBM's suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This Statement of Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term "Machine" does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
Machine-IP Storage 200i
Warranty Period - One Year
The IBM Warranty for Machines
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and
workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published
Specifications. The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed
period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales
receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you
otherwise.
During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will provide repair and exchange service for the Machine, without charge, under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Extent of Warranty
The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from
misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,
improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is
not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of
Machine or parts identification labels.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
Items Not Covered by Warranty
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a
Machine.
Unless specified otherwise, IBM provides non-IBM machines WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as assistance via telephone with "how-to" questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service for the Machine, contact your reseller or
IBM. You may be required to present proof of purchase.
IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications. IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation. IBM may repair the failing Machine or exchange it at its discretion.
When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item.
Any feature, conversion, or upgrade IBM or your reseller services must be installed on a Machine which is 1) for certain Machines, the designated, serial-numbered Machine and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion, or upgrade. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part.
Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.
You also agree to
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM's possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason. You should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return.
Production Status
Each IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.
In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been previously
installed. Regardless of the Machine's production status,
IBM's appropriate warranty terms apply.
Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part or
other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each
such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim
damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation,
or other contract or tort claim), IBM is liable for no more than
This limit also applies to IBM's suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ASIA PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The
following paragraph is added to this Section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may
have under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other legislation and are only
limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation.
Extent of Warranty: The following replaces the first and
second sentences of this Section:
The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from
misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,
operation in other than the Specified Operating Environment, improper
maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not
responsible.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this
Section:
Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade
Practices Act 1974, IBM's liability is limited to the repair or
replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that
condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear
title, or the goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic
or household use or consumption, then none of the limitations in this
paragraph apply.
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Governing Law: The
following is added to this Statement:
The laws of the State of New York govern this Statement.
INDIA: Limitation of Liability: The following
replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section:
NEW ZEALAND: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The
following paragraph is added to this Section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may
have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot
be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply
in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the
purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this
Section:
Where Machines are not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in
the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this Section are subject
to the limitations in that Act.
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)
The following terms apply to all EMEA countries.
The terms of this Statement of Warranty apply to Machines purchased from an IBM reseller. If you purchased this Machine from IBM, the terms and conditions of the applicable IBM agreement prevail over this warranty statement.
Warranty Service
If you purchased an IBM Machine in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
If you purchased an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
The applicable laws, Country-unique terms and competent court for this Statement are those of the country in which the warranty service is being provided. However, the laws of Austria govern this Statement if the warranty service is provided in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
The following terms apply to the country specified:
EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following
replaces item 2 in this Section:
2. as to any other actual direct damages, IBM's liability will be
limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of
the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
FRANCE: Limitation of Liability: The following
replaces the second sentence of the first paragraph of this Section:
In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim
damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2
unchanged).
GERMANY: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The
following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this
Section:
The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for
its normal use and the Machine's conformity to its Specifications.
The following paragraphs are added to this Section:
The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months.
In case IBM or your reseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
Extent of Warranty: The second paragraph does not apply.
Warranty Service: The following is added to this
Section:
During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine
to IBM will be at IBM's expense.
Production Status: The following paragraph replaces this
Section:
Each Machine is newly manufactured. It may incorporate in addition to
new parts, re-used parts as well.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this
Section:
The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Warranty will not
apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express
warranty.
In item 2, replace "U.S. $100,000" with "1.000.000 DEM."
The following sentence is added to the end of the first paragraph of item
2:
IBM's liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential
contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
IRELAND: Extent of Warranty: The following is added
to this Section:
Except as expressly provided in these terms and conditions, all statutory
conditions, including all warranties implied, but without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act
1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby
excluded.
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one
and two of the first paragraph of this Section:
1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property
solely caused by IBM's negligence; and 2. the amount of any
other actual direct damages, up to the greater of Irish Pounds 75,000 or 125
percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months' charges apply) for
the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to
the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section:
IBM's entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in
tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
ITALY: Limitation of Liability: The following
replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph:
In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM is
liable for no more than: (item 1 unchanged) 2)as to any other actual
damage arising in all situations involving non-performance by IBM pursuant to,
or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty,
IBM's liability, will be limited to the total amount you paid for the
Machine that is the subject of the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following replaces the second paragraph of this Section:
Unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not
liable for any of the following: (items 1 and 2 unchanged) 3) indirect
damages, even if IBM or your reseller is informed of their possibility.
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND:
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this
Section:
IBM's entire liability to you for actual damages arising in all
situations involving nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of
this Statement of Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by you for the
individual Machine that is the subject of your claim from IBM.
TURKIYE: Production Status: The following replaces
this Section:
IBM fulfills customer orders for IBM Machines as newly manufactured in
accordance with IBM's production standards.
UNITED KINGDOM: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph of this Section:
1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property
solely caused by IBM's negligence; 2. the amount of any other
actual direct damages or loss, up to the greater of Pounds Sterling 150,000 or
125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months' charges apply)
for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise
to the claim.
The following item is added to this paragraph:
3. breach of IBM's obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale
of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act
1982.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following is added to the end of this Section:
IBM's entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in
tort, in respect of any default will be limited to damages.
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA: Warranty Service: The following is added to
this section:
To obtain warranty service from IBM, call 1-800-565-3344.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Warranty Service: The
following is added to this section:
To obtain warranty service from IBM, call 1-800-772-2227.