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DataDirect Networks S2A 9550 User Guide

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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, 9320 Lurline 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.