IBM TotalStorage low-end LTO promotion (expires December 31, 2005)


For a limited time only, you can receive a $500 USD ($635 CAD) rebate for each eligible new IBM TotalStorage® 3580 Ultrium 3 LTO Tape Drive or IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader you acquire.

For a list of eligible products, refer to the Qualifying/Eligible products section.

Start and/or end dates
For purchase transactions, IBM invoices for the eligible products must have a date of on or after October 18, 2005, but no later than December 31, 2005.

For lease transactions, signed and accepted Leasing Certificates of Acceptance, or lease contracts with "Deemed Acceptance" for the eligible products must have a commencement date of on or after October 18, 2005, but no later than December 31, 2005.

Rebate request forms must be received by IBM no later than February 28, 2006.

Information about this promotion can be obtained through ibm.com by visiting one of the following Web sites:

In the United States

http://www.ibm.com/products/us/
Enter SAOFASAO1 in the NavCode(TM) window.

In Canada

http://www.ibm.ca
Click on Special/Advertised Offers.

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Where is it available?

This promotion is available only in:

the United States and its territories
Canada
If you are a U.S. commercial, state and local government, or education customer, you can participate. If you are a U.S. federal government customer, call 800-333-6705 to determine eligibility.

For ordering, contact:

Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).

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Qualifying/Eligible products

Eligible products

Machine
Description type Model

TotalStorage Ultrium 3 3580 L33
LTO Tape Drive
TotalStorage Ultrium 3581 L38

Tape Autoloader
TotalStorage Tape 3581 F38
Autoloader

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Additional information/conditions

To receive a rebate, the completed and signed rebate request form (see attached), along with the specified documentation, must be received by the IBM Redemption Center no later than February 28, 2006.

The following are acceptable proofs of acquisition:

a legible copy of the IBM invoice for the eligible new products, or
a legible copy of the signed and accepted Leasing Certificate of Acceptance or lease contract with "Deemed Acceptance" for the eligible new products itemized to include the machine type, model, and serial number.
In Canada, you are responsible for all applicable taxes such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), Quebec Sales Tax (QST), and other sales or value-added taxes which are extra.

IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.

This promotion is subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable Agreements.

Business Partner information
IBM Distributors, Direct resellers, and Indirect resellers may link directly to Business Partner information for the corresponding Business Partner offer. Due to participation eligibility, Business Partners may not be able to view every offer. PartnerWorld ID and password required (use IBM ID).

BP Announcement Letter 505-290

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Order now

United States
To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.

To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).

Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1

Reference: YE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.

Canada
To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.

To identify your local IBM representative or your IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).

Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-565-6612
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.

Trademarks

NavCode is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

TotalStorage is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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Rebate request form (305-180)

IBM TotalStorage low-end LTO promotion
The offer

To qualify for a $500 USD ($635 CAD) rebate, you must have acquired an eligible new IBM TotalStorage 3580 Ultrium 3 LTO Tape Drive or IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader.

Qualifying/Eligible products

Eligible products

Machine
Description type Model

TotalStorage Ultrium 3 3580 L33
LTO Tape Drive
TotalStorage Ultrium 3581 L38
Tape Autoloader
TotalStorage Tape 3581 F38
Autoloader
Terms and conditions

For hardware purchase transactions, invoices for the eligible products must have a date of on or after October 18, 2005, but no later than December 31, 2005.
For hardware lease transactions, signed and accepted Leasing Certificates of Acceptance, or lease contracts with "Deemed Acceptance" for the eligible products must have a commencement date of on or after October 18, 2005, but no later than December 31, 2005.

As proof of acquisition, send copies of invoices and leasing documents to the IBM Redemption Center at the address listed below.
Invoices and leasing documents must be either typewritten or computer generated and itemized to include machine type, model, and serial number. Handwritten or altered documents will not be accepted.
The name and company appearing on this form must match the information provided on the invoice or leasing document.
To qualify for the rebate, this signed form, along with requested documentation, must be received on or before February 28, 2006, at:
IBM Corporation
Redemption Center - 5th Floor Lakeside Building
4111 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
Attn: IBM TotalStorage low-end LTO promotion

Fax: 866-320-1685
E-mail: incent@us.ibm.com
Phone: 1-800-624-6875, option 1, extension 8-1108

The IBM Redemption Center will confirm receipt of your rebate request. Retain a copy of this confirmation as proof of timely submission of your request. If you do not receive this confirmation within one week of submission or you need to communicate with the IBM Redemption Center, send an e-mail and reference the "IBM TotalStorage low-end LTO promotion" in the subject line.
Any rebate request forms lost or misdirected by the Postal Service or other delivery service are not the responsibility of IBM or the IBM Redemption Center.
Allow six to eight weeks from the time IBM receives your complete and accurate documentation for your rebate check/cheque to arrive.
This promotion is void wherever prohibited or restricted by law.
IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.
Complete the following information

Machine Serial Rebate
type Model number amount

______ _____ ______ _______
______ _____ ______ _______
______ _____ ______ _______

Amount of rebate requested $ ___________ (USD) $ ____________ (CAD)
Contact information

Name (print clearly):________________________________________________

Company (if appropriate):____________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

Mailing address (if different):______________________________________

City:_________________________________ State/Province: ______________

Zip/postal code: __________________________________________________

E-mail address: ___________________________________________________

Daytime phone: ___________________________________________________

Business Partner name (if applicable):_______________________________
At your option, your rebate check/cheque can be made payable to someone else, such as, an Authorized IBM Business Partner. Provide the appropriate information below. If you choose this option, you still must sign this form in order for the rebate to be processed.

Make check/cheque payable to:________________________________________

Contact name:______________________________ Daytime phone: __________

Address: _______________________________________________________

City:_________________________________ State/Province: ______________

Zip/postal code: __________________________________________________
Certification

I certify by my signature that I am in compliance with the terms and conditions of this rebate offer, and that all of the information I have entered on this rebate request form is accurate, complete, and in accordance with the rebate request instructions.

Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________

Name (please print): _______________________________________________

Title and company name: _____________________________________________

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