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Software option

Identify the SAN Volume Controller product as your product and supply your customer number as

proof of purchase. The customer number is a 7-digit number (0000000 - 9999999) assigned by IBM

when the product is purchased. Your customer number might be on the customer information

worksheet or on the invoice from your storage purchase. If asked for an operating system, use

Storage.

Hardware option

Provide the serial number and appropriate 4-digit machine type. For SAN Volume Controller , the

machine type is 2145 .

In the US and Canada, hardware service and support can be extended to 24 x 7 on the same day. The

base warranty is 9x5 on the next business day.

Getting help online
You can find information about products, solutions, partners, and support on the IBM website.
To find up-to-date information about products, services, and partners, visit the IBM website at

www.ibm.com/support.

Before you call
Make sure that you take steps to try to solve the problem yourself before you call. Some suggestions for

resolving the problem before you call IBM Support include:
• Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
• Check all power switches to make sure that the system and optional devices are turned on.
• Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation. The troubleshooting section of IBM

Knowledge Center contains procedures to help you diagnose problems.

• Go to the IBM Support website at www.ibm.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips,

and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

Using the documentation
Information about your IBM storage system is available in the documentation that comes with the

product.
That documentation includes printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files in

addition to the Knowledge Center. See the troubleshooting information for diagnostic instructions. The

troubleshooting procedure might require you to download updated device drivers or software . IBM

maintains pages on the web where you can get the latest technical information and download device

drivers and updates. To access this information, go to www.ibm.com/support and follow the instructions.

Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center.

Sign up for the Support Line Offering
If you have questions about how to use and configure the machine, sign up for the IBM Support Line

offering to get a professional answer.
The maintenance that is supplied with the system provides support when there is a problem with a

hardware component or a fault in the system machine code. At times, you might need expert advice about

using a function that is provided by the system or about how to configure the system. Purchasing the IBM

Support Line offering gives you access to this professional advice for your system, and in the future.
Contact your local IBM sales representative or your support group for availability and purchase

information.

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