DataDirect Networks EF2800, User Manual

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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)
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STANDARD WARRANTY
Definitions : This two-year limited warranty applies to the following DataDirect Networks network infrastructure and
individual SAN solution components that include: Silicon Storage Appliance Hardware, Drive Modules, RAID Hardware
Components, Storage Hardware Components, and Disk Drive Docking Bays and Enclosures (hereinafter “DataDirect
Networks Products”). Fibre Channel Interface Kits, SCSI Interface Kits, Host Adapters and Networking Products are
limited to a 90-day warranty. Software bundled or included with DataDirect Networks solutions are furnished
exclusively under the terms of the applicable license agreements.
Warranty : DataDirect Networks warrants that the DataDirect Networks Products accompanied by this limited
Warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase
from DataDirect Networks or an authorized DataDirect Networks reseller. During the term of this Warranty, DataDirect
Networks will, at its option, repair or replace any defective parts of the DataDirect Networks products purchased under
this Warranty at no additional charge. Repair parts or replacement DataDirect Networks products will be furnished on
an exchange basis, and will be either reconditioned or new. When returning the DataDirect Networks products, the
Purchaser must prepay any shipping charges. In addition, the Purchaser is responsible for insuring the products
returned and assumes the risk of loss during shipment.
Warranty Claim Requirements : Purchaser claims made pursuant to this Warranty must conform to the following
requirements:
1. The DataDirect Networks products must be returned to (a) an Authorized DataDirect Networks Servicing Reseller
in the country of original purchase, or (b) a DataDirect Networks facility which performs Warranty service in the
country of original purchase, or (c) an Authorized DataDirect Networks Third Party Service Provider in the country
of original purchase.
2. The Purchaser must provide proof of purchase and date of purchase from DataDirect Networks or an Authorized
DataDirect Networks Reseller.
3. The Purchaser may request information on how to obtain warranty service by contacting any Authorized DataDirect
Networks Reseller, or by writing to the Warranty Service Department, DataDirect Networks, 9201 Oakdale Avenue,
Chatsworth, CA 91311.
Disclaimers : THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY DATADIRECT NETWORKS PRODUCTS WHICH
HAVE BEEN DAMAGED OR RENDERED DEFECTIVE (a) AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, OR ABUSE; (b) BY
THE USE OF PARTS NOT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY DATADIRECT NETWORKS; (c) BY MODIFICATION
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DATADIRECT NETWORKS, OR (d) AS A RESULT OF SERVICE BY
ANYONE OTHER THAN DATADIRECT NETWORKS, AN AUTHORIZED DATADIRECT NETWORKS SERVICING
RESELLER, OR AN AUTHORIZED DATADIRECT NETWORKS THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, DATADIRECT NETWORKS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, AND DATADIRECT NETWORKS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT
STATED HEREIN. IN THE EVENT THE PRODUCTS ARE NOT FREE FROM DEFECTS AS WARRANTED ABOVE,
THE PURCHASER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL DATADIRECT NETWORKS BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER, OR TO ANY USER, FOR ANY
DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND
PROPERTY, COSTS OF RECOVERING, REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED
IN OR USED WITH THE PRODUCTS, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
DATADIRECT NETWORKS PRODUCTS.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.