Hardware withdrawal: IBM System Storage EXP810 series and selected features
IBM Canada Ltd. Withdrawal Announcement A12-0857October 23, 2012
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Overview |
Effective December 15, 2012, IBM® will withdraw from marketing the following IBM System Storage® DS4000® series models and features.
On or after the effective date of withdrawal, you can no longer order these products directly from IBM .
For new orders, the customer requested arrival date (CRAD) can be no later than December 31, 2012. You can obtain the products on an as-available basis through IBM Business Partners.
If you have a continuing need for this machine/model type, visit the IBM Certified Used website to check on availability or utilize request a quote to communicate your specific requirements. IBM Certified Used Equipment has the largest inventory of used IBM systems that are refurbished, tested, and warranted for a minimum of 90 days. For further information, visit
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Withdrawn products |
Machine Model Feature Description Type number number System Storage EXP810 Expansion Unit 1812 81A AAP Administrative Indicator 1812 81A 0007 Storage Bid Machine Select 1812 81A 0997 Bulk Order 1812 81A 5555 Plant Integrate in 2101-200 Rack 1812 81A 9201 Field Integrate 1812 81A 9202 Balanced Warehouse Solution 1812 81A 0710
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Replacement product information |
There is no direct replacement for the EXP810. You can use following products for future storage capacity growth:
Machine Replacement products type V7000 Storage System 2076 DS3500 Storage System 1746
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Direct customer support |
The IBMLink ServiceLink library of answered questions and other technical information for the product remains available.
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Order processing |
IBM will accept orders for these products only before the withdrawal date. If you defer the shipment date currently assigned to an existing order for a withdrawn product, IBM may not be able to supply the product. IBM will process existing orders without assigned shipment dates and new orders on an "as available" basis. This means that if supply is available, IBM will assign an estimated shipment date. Otherwise, IBM will advise you, not later than one month after effective date of withdrawal, your order cannot be accepted.
As your option, you may cancel existing orders for withdrawn products before shipment without penalty.
Your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner can provide you with information about available replacement products.
Trade-marks
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Terms of use
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