IBM extends IBM ServicePac services to include new IBM Storage products
IBM Asia Pacific Services Announcement AS22-0008June 14, 2022
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Overview
IBM® enables clients to obtain IBM ServicePac® services for additional IBM Storage systems machine type models (MTMs) 8969-F24, 8969-P96, 8969-R96, 5341-993, 5341-994, 5341-996, 5341-998, 5341-E96, 3580-H95, and 3572-S9H.
ServicePac is designed to make services more easily obtainable as features of a product configuration, helping to ensure that you can more readily procure the necessary support services when you purchase the product. Through ServicePac services, you gain support for installing, managing, and repairing Storage products. With faster, more consistent access to IBM specialists, you can expedite issue resolution and optimize IT staff efficiency. ServicePac is suitable for clients of all sizes, from individual consumers to large corporations, and it can offer enhanced convenience and ease of use.
ServicePac services for Storage products can provide:
- Onsite hardware maintenance coverage that is 24 hours a day, every day of the week. IBM can add additional years of hardware maintenance coverage.
- The capability to retain defective media, such as hard drives and flash drives, that are being replaced (dependent on machine).
- Warranty service upgrades, and warranty and maintenance options.
The terms and conditions of the ServicePac services for Storage products can vary depending on specific product, geography, and services offered.
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Key requirements
Machine Setup Support Services: The Genie lift tool feature EB3Z and lift plate feature EB4Z are required to install and set up the supported machines. If a client has previously purchased these features, they will be available for use by the IBM Support Services Representative (SSR).
If these features have not been previously purchased, they can be added to the configuration.
Ordering prerequisites:
- Feature B0NQ requires:
- Feature ALK3, ALKR, ALKS, ALKT, ALKU, ALKV, ALKW, ALKX, ALKY, ALKZ, ALL3, ALLR, ALLS, ALLT, ALLU, ALLV, ALLW, ALLX, ALLY, or ALLZ as a prerequisite for MTM 5341-993, 5341-994, 5341-996, 5341-998, and 5341-E96
- Feature B0PF requires:
- Feature ALK5, ALCG, ALCH, ALCJ, ALCK, ALCL, ALCM, ALCN, ALCP, ALCQ, ALL5, ALDG, ALDH, ALDJ, ALDK, ALDL, ALDM, ALDN, ALDP, or ALDQ as a prerequisite for MTM 5341-993, 5341-994, 5341-996, 5341-998, and 5341-E96
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Planned availability date
June 14, 2022
Availability within a country is subject to local legal requirements.
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Description
Machine Setup Support Services
Machine Setup Support Services for Storage systems is an optional, independent service that is offered in addition to base hardware and software support services (Basic Maintenance) for eligible products. Machine Setup Support Services includes a IBM service support representative (SSR) to perform the setup or installation of the eligible machine in accordance with IBM-approved installation requirements. This includes:
- Physical racking and basic initialization of designated enclosures
- Connecting host cables and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) expansion cabling as required, provided that host cabling is planned and provided by the client in advance of the installation with clear instructions
This service covers installation support only. Any hardware problems encountered must be resolved under a service request in accordance with the product's warranty terms.
| Feature | MTM | Marketing description |
|---|---|---|
| B0NQ | 6664-U33 | 5341-993 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 3 years |
| B0NQ | 6664-U34 | 5341-994 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 3 years |
| B0NQ | 6664-U35 | 5341-996 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 3 years |
| B0NQ | 6664-U36 | 5341-998 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 3 years |
| B0NQ | 6664-U37 | 5341-E96 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 3 years |
| B0PF | 6664-V33 | 5341-993 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 5 years |
| B0PF | 6664-V34 | 5341-994 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 5 years |
| B0PF | 6664-V35 | 5341-996 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 5 years |
| B0PF | 6664-V36 | 5341-998 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 5 years |
| B0PF | 6664-V37 | 5341-E96 SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Storage 5 years |
| B0SK | 6668-K40 | 8969-F24 SP Machine Setup Support for Storage |
| B0SK | 6668-K41 | 8969-P96 SP Machine Setup Support for Storage |
| B0SK | 6668-K42 | 8969-R96 SP Machine Setup Support for Storage |
| B0PC | 6661-B39 | 3580-H9S SP Warranty Service Upgrade 3Y 24x7 Same Day ORT |
| B0NU | 6662-F11 | 3572-S9H SP Warranty and Maintenance 3Y 24x7 Same Day ORT |
| B0MT | 6662-52D | 3580-H9S SP Warranty and Maintenance 5Y 24x7 Same Day ORT |
| B0MT | 6662-53D | 3572-S9H SP Warranty and Maintenance 5Y 24x7 Same Day ORT |
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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Prices
For local charges, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
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Country availability
| Country | Planned availability date | |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Asia Pacific | ||
| Australia | June 14, 2022 | |
| Indonesia | June 14, 2022 | |
| Malaysia | June 14, 2022 | |
| New Zealand | June 14, 2022 | |
| Republic of Korea | June 14, 2022 | |
| Singapore | June 14, 2022 | |
| Thailand | June 14, 2022 | |
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