9009 -S922 - 2 FOR 1 I/O NVME EC5G

RPQ Number:8A2485

	CREATED: 2020-04-27          REVISED: 2021-10-04
	8A2485-S922 - 2 FOR 1 I/O NVME EC5G
	LAB OF CONTROL: ASN
	Plant/Field installation  :PF (Plant or Field)
	RPQ Type : M (Machine Modification/Feature RPQ)

RPQ/PRPQ Machine Type and Model

***** Withdrawn from Marketing:  2021-10-04
	MARKET:    AP              MACHINE:9009
	LEAD TIME: 01
	ORDERING:  Non-standard RPQ (I)  (Lab approval required)
	FIELD INSTALL HOURS:    0.0    SYSTEM INSTALL HOURS:    0.0 

	MODELS: 22A 

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	MARKET:    CAN             MACHINE:9009
	LEAD TIME: 01
	ORDERING:  Non-standard RPQ (I)  (Lab approval required)
	FIELD INSTALL HOURS:    0.0    SYSTEM INSTALL HOURS:    0.0 

	MODELS: 22A 

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	MARKET:    EMA             MACHINE:9009
	LEAD TIME: 01
	ORDERING:  Non-standard RPQ (I)  (Lab approval required)
	FIELD INSTALL HOURS:    0.0    SYSTEM INSTALL HOURS:    0.0 

	MODELS: 22A 

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	MARKET:    LA              MACHINE:9009
	LEAD TIME: 01
	ORDERING:  Non-standard RPQ (I)  (Lab approval required)
	FIELD INSTALL HOURS:    0.0    SYSTEM INSTALL HOURS:    0.0 

	MODELS: 22A 

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	MARKET:    USA             MACHINE:9009
	LEAD TIME: 01
	ORDERING:  Non-standard RPQ (I)  (Lab approval required)
	FIELD INSTALL HOURS:    0.0    SYSTEM INSTALL HOURS:    0.0 

	MODELS: 22A 

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Detailed Description

  This i-listed RPQ 8A2485 is a 2 for 1 NVMe Adapter Offer.            
  Each RPQ delivers one (1) PCIe3 LP 1.6TB SSD NVMe Adapter            
  EQUIVALENT TO FC #EC5G AT ZERO PRICE WHEN ONE EC5G IS ORDERED AT     
  regular price. A maximum of two zero priced adapters are allowed per 
  server.                                                              
                                                                       
  Configurations must consist of two (2) Processor Features, ALL       
  processor options are supported with this RPQ.                       
  THERE IS A MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF FIVE (5) #EC5G ADAPTERS ON THE        
  9009-22A.                                                            
                                                                       
  Ordering Instructions:                                               
                                                                       
    1. Request approval for i-listed RPQ 8A2485. You will be issued    
       an approval number.                                             
                                                                       
    2. Generate a valid new or MES order via eConfig for the           
       9009-22A.                                                       
       BE SURE TO INCLUDE #EC5G WITH A QUANTITY OF 2, 3, 4 OR 5.       
                                                                       
    3. Prior to submitting the order to CSO/BPSO, the comments         
       section must tell the CSO/BPSO to manually modify the           
       order as follows:                                               
       IF QTY 2 OR 3 OF #EC5G IS ORDERED:                              
        - REDUCE THE QTY OF #EC5G BY 1                                 
        - Add Qty 1 of RPQ 8A2485 and the Approval Number obtained     
          in Step 1 above.                                             
       NOTE: IF AN ODD QUANTITY OF #EC5G IS ORDERED (3 IN THIS         
             INSTANCE), THE CUSTOMER WILL PAY FOR 2 X #EC5G AND        
             RECEIVE 1 X #EC5G FOR FREE.                               
       IF QTY 4 OR 5 OF #EC5G IS ORDERED:                              
        - REDUCE THE QTY OF #EC5G BY 2                                 
        - Add Qty 2 of RPQ 8A2485 and the Approval Number obtained     
          in Step 1 above.                                             
       NOTE: IF AN ODD QUANTITY OF #EC5G IS ORDERED (5 IN THIS         
             INSTANCE), THE CUSTOMER WILL PAY FOR 3 X #EC5G AND        
             RECEIVE 2 X #EC5G FOR FREE.                               
                                                                       
    4. Submit the order.                                               
                                                                       
    5. Following the installation of the RPQ, a Record Purpose Only    
       (RPO-MES) must be processed for the affected system S/N.        
       The RPO-MES must                                                
       - REMOVE the quantity of RPQs ordered (1 or 2) and replace      
         WITH THE SAME QUANTITY OF #EC5G (1 OR 2).                     

Prerequisites:

  Prereqs: On-order 9009-22A with specified configuration.            
                                                                      
                                                                      
  Limitations : Customer must order a minimum of one NVMe FC EC5G code
  for each qty one of RPQ 8A2485. Maximum qty of RPQ 8A2485 is two.   
                                                                      
   - CSP features 0456, 8453 and CSRP feature 0469 are not allowed    
     on any system in the order with this RPQ                         
   - THERE IS A MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF FIVE (5) #EC5G ADAPTERS ON THE    
     9009-22A. This translates to a  maximum quantity of two (2) RPQs.
   - Configurations must consist of two (2) Processor Features, All   
     processor options are supported with this RPQ.                   
   - Special bids not allowed in Europe, AP, and LA.                  
   - Special bids allowed in US and CAN.                              
   - Solutions with this RPQ are ineligible for MSP and ESA programs. 
   - Not available with any other promotions, except with the Double  
     Up Memory RPQ.                                                   
   - MES orders applicable for Health care and Life Science clients   
     only.                                                            
                                                                      
  Marketing Channels :                                                
  IBM Marketing Representatives and IBM Business Partners             
                                                                      
  RPQ Warranty :                                                      
  The warranty terms for this RPQ assume the same warranty terms of   
  the machine in which it is installed for the full warranty period   
  announced for such machine.                                         
                                                                      
  IBM will not be liable for any loss of, or damage to, the Customer's
  records, or data, or for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental 
  damages, or other economic consequential damages, even if advised of
  the possibility of such damages.  In addition, IBM will not be      
  liable for any third-party claims against the customer for losses or
  damages.                                                            

Product Control Information

PLANT OR FIELD INSTALLATION
Revision Number             : 3   Development/Market             : M
Location of Control         : ASN Purchase only                  : Y
Return to IBM               : N   Net Price device               : N
Customer Parts Required     : N   Cable Specification Required   : N
Customer Setup Required     : Y   Reconfiguration Required       : N
Quick parts/wire add/remove : N   Warranty Options Available     : N
Current Disposition Code    : 16  Government or Commercial Price : 0
Feature Code/Model Change   :     Standard Feature Required      : N

Offering Identifier:

8A2485

Alternate Offering Identifier:

9009 9009-22A

Offering Type:

Hardware

Announce Date:

2020-04-27

Availability Date:

2020-04-27