NEC NECCare SigmaBlade User manual

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NECCare
Standard
Warranty
Program
SigmaBlade Servers

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product. However, actual performance of each product is dependent upon factors such as
system configuration, customer data, and operator control. Since implementation by
customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and
applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC
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Standard SigmaBlade Server Warranty
Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................2
Warranty Registration.........................................................................................................2
Program Highlights.............................................................................................................2
Installation Service .............................................................................................................3
Relocation Service ..............................................................................................................3
Registered Limited Warranty..............................................................................................3
Who is Protected? ...............................................................................................................4
What is Covered and What is Not Covered? ......................................................................4
What NEC Corporation of America Will and Will Not Pay For ........................................5
How You Can Get Warranty Service..................................................................................5
On-Site Service........................................................................................................... 6
Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties.................................................................6

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Introduction
NEC Corporation of America, “NECAM”, offers one of the
strongest warranty programs in the computer industry. This
document will focus on the NECCare Standard Warranty
Program for Express5800 SigmaBlade Servers.
Warranty Registration
For efficient service, register your system online at:
http://www.necam.com/registration
Upon receipt of the registration information, your ne w NEC
product will be registered for NECCare Service as well as
providing you with product updates and program information.
Program Highlights
NEC Corporation of America’s Standard NECCare
Maintenance and Service Warranty Program offers you the
following benefits:
■ 3-Years Standard Limited Warranty coverage
■ 3-Years On-site Next Business Day support after phone
diagnosis.
■ Toll-free hardware technical support in the continental US
and Canada, Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p (local time).
■ Next business day response from time of dispatch. An
authorized service technician will be on site the fo llowing
business day once a service call is deemed necessary
following trouble-shooting efforts between the customer and
NECAM.
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■ 90 days telephone support for core software. 1 year support
for VMWare.
Supplemental Services
NECCare Services are designed to reduce risks and protect
your IT investment with the NEC Express5800 SigmaBlade
Servers through warranty and maintenance,
implementation/installation and relocation services.
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NECAM will use commercially reasonable best efforts to provide next business day on-site service provided call for
support is received by 3:00pm, PST. NECAM is not responsible for service calls missed outside the control of
NECAM. If your location is outside of a NECAM authorized third party provider’s service coverage area, the
response time may be longer and/or an additional travel charge may be assessed. In some cases, on-site service may
not be available. All service response times are contingent upon parts availability.

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Standard SigmaBlade Server Warranty
Installation Service
NEC installation services are suggested when implementing an
NEC Express5800 SigmaBlade Server. Installation services
are fee-based and will be cond ucted by an NEC Sys tems
Engineer (SE) and or a Certified NEC Service Provider.
■ Requires preplanning for installation by NECAM and the
Customer. An Installation Site Preparation Guide will be
delivered and agreed upon between the Customer and
NECAM prior to installation. This document will provide
an outline of the installation plans and processes.
■ Installation will take a minimum of one (1) day on-site at
the customer location. Installatio n includes; Hardware,
Operating system, network connection, configuration and
administrator training. Anything beyond the one (1) day will
require additional fees.
Relocation Service
NEC Relocation services are available as a fee-based service
delivered by an NEC SE and or a Certified NEC Service
provider to help Customers protect their IT investments by
reducing risks, including minimal downtime, that are kno wn to
be associated with relocation.
■ NECAM or the Authorized ser vice provider will work with
the Customer to assist with planning and coordination of the
move.
■ Damage caused by relocation without the assistance of NEC
is not covered under this warranty program. Please refer to
section “What is Covered and What is No t Covered ” for
more infor mation.
■ Servers moved witho ut the assistance of NEC may require
recertificatio n to validate warranty.
■ The original shipping carton should be retained for limiting
risks associated with relocation.
Registered Limited Warranty
NEC Corporation of America warrants this Product to be free
from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair
or replace any part of the enclosed unit that proves defective
under these terms and conditions.

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If service requires the replacement o f any parts, components,
or modules, the replacement items become the property of
Customer and the replaced items become the property of
NECAM. The warranty period for the Machine is from its
original Date of Installation; the date on the invoice is
considered the Date of Installation unless NEC notifies you
otherwise.
NECAM may use new, used, serviceable, or reconditioned
parts, components, or modules that are in good working order
as replacements. Replacement items shall be of like kind and
quality of those replaced. Spare parts are warranted for ninety
(90) days. Hard Drives must be purchased fro m NEC in order
to be warranted and serviced by NEC.
If yo u do not register your Server with NECAM, you will be
required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your
entitlement for warranty service. Please retain your proof of
purchase with yo ur records.
Who is Protected?
This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser
of the Product and is not transferable.
What is Covered and What is Not Covered?
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in
material or workmanship in this Product. The following are not
covered by this warranty:
1. Any Product that is not distributed in the U.S.A. or Canada
by NEC Corporation of America.
2. Any Product that has been removed from the U.S.A. or
Canada.
3. Any Product on which the serial number has been defaced,
modified, or removed.
4. Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from:
♦ Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water,
lightning or o ther acts of nature, improper storage,
unauthorized Product modification, or failure to
follow instructions supplied with the Product.
♦ Alteration, repair or attempted repair by anyone not
authorized by NEC Corporation of America.

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Standard SigmaBlade Server Warranty
♦ Any shipment, re-shipme nt or physical movement of
the Product (claims must be presented to the
carrier).
♦ Relocation, removal or installatio n or re-installation
of the Product.
♦ Any other cause that does not relate to a Product
defect.
5. Cartons, carrying cases, external cabinets, magnetic or
digital tapes, or any accessories used in co nnection with
the Product.
6. This warranty covers only NEC Corporation of America -
supplied components. Service required as a result of third
party components is not covered under this warranty,
including third-party software even if it is distributed by
NECAM.
What NEC Corporation of America Will and Will Not Pay For
NEC Corporation of America will pay labor and material
expenses for covered items, but NEC Corporation of America
will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installation charges.
2. Payment of shipping related charge incurred in returning
the Product for warranty repair.
3. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including
adjustment of user controls.
How You Can Get Warranty Service
Express5800 SigmaBlade Server NECCare Customers in the
continental U.S. and Canada have one phone number to use
when calling for technical support or hardware repair on their
servers. Calls for initiating a repair req uest should be made by
calling 1-866-269-1239. Be prepared to provide the Serial
Number of your server to NEC for quick response.
For easy reference, write down your Serial Number here and
keep this document in a safe and accessible location.
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When arranging for a hardware repair, yo u will speak with a
trained technician. The technician will determine whether you
have a hard ware or software failure and then will provide you
with the appropriate service options.

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On-Site Service
If NECAM requires and authorizes on-site service for your
repair, a qualified technician will arrive at yo ur location on the
Next Business Day from the time of disp atch. If you are
located outside of a service coverage area, travel charges will
be applied.
All parts or systems returned to NECAM must be accompanied
with an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. To
obtain an RMA number for product return, please contact the
SigmaBlade Server Technical Support line at: 1-866-269-1239
Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties
NEC Corporation of America's sole liability for any defective
product is limited to the repair or replacement of the product
at our optio n. NEC Corporation of America shall not be liable
for:
1. Damage to other property caused b y any defects in this
product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of
the product, loss of time or data, commercial loss; or
2. Any other damages of any kind.
NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT. ANY IM PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE TERM OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES UNDER
ANY WARRANTIES IS EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW.
Note: So me states and provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitatio n of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some
states do not allow limitations on ho w long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state and province to
province.
Note: All Products returned to NEC Corporatio n of America
for service M U S T have prior approval. This ma y be obtained
by calling 1-866-269-1239.

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Standard SigmaBlade Server Warranty
This Product is warranted in accordance with the terms of this
limited warranty. Consumers are cautioned that Product
performance is affected by system configuratio n, software, the
application, customer data, and operator control of the system,
amo ng other factors.
While NEC Corporation of America products are considered to
be compatible with many systems, the specific functional
implementation by the Customers of the product may vary.
Therefore, the suitability of a product for a specific purpose or
application must be determined by the customer and is not
warranted by NEC Corporation of America.
For more informatio n, telephone [phone].
It’s quick and convenient to register your new NEC
Corporation of America Express5800 SigmaBlade Servers so
that you’ll receive the fastest service and support we have to
offer.
It’s easy! To register online go to:
http://www.necam.co m/registration

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