Modification: IBM ServerProven rebate offering
Effective November 29, 2005, the IBM ServerProven® rebate offering has been modified. Refer to the Modification summary for a list of changes made with this modification.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
This announcement supersedes United States Marketing Announcement 305-157 , dated September 20, 2005, and Canadian Announcement A05-1418, dated September 20, 2005.
The offer
You can receive a rebate of up to $68,000 USD ($85,000 CAD) if you acquire a qualifying new ServerProven Solution that includes:
an eligible new IBM iSeries(TM), i5 or xSeries® server; or
an eligible upgrade to an installed IBM iSeries or i5 server; and
an eligible ServerProven IBM or non-IBM software solution for the eligible server or server upgrade acquired.
The amount of the rebate will be equal to the lesser of either the invoice price of the ServerProven software solution acquired, or the amount listed in the Qualifying/Eligible products section, which is based upon the eligible server or server upgrade acquired.
Only one rebate will be paid per eligible xSeries server machine type/serial number acquired under this offering.
A single iSeries or i5 server machine type/serial number can qualify for more than one rebate as long as it is acquired new and subsequently upgraded, or was upgraded more than once, and the new acquisition and/or upgrade(s) are each acquired along with an eligible new ServerProven software solution that has not been previously installed on the iSeries or i5 server.
For a list of eligible products and maximum rebate amounts, refer to the Qualifying/Eligible products section.
Start and/or end dates
For hardware purchase transactions, IBM invoices for the eligible products must have a date of on or after November 29, 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 November 29, 2005.
Invoices for the eligible ServerProven software solutions can have a date that is up to 90 calendar days before or after the invoice date or lease commencement date of the eligible hardware.
Where is it available?
This offering is available only in:
the United States and its territories
Canada
IBM - Caribbean North District
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE009).
The following changes are being made with this announcement:
IBM pSeries® servers have been removed from the list of Eligible servers.
changes have been made to the Can this offer be combined? section.
Qualifying/Eligible products
Eligible servers and server upgrades
Maximum
Machine Server Edition rebate amount
Description type Model feature feature U.S. Canada
New iSeries 9406 810 2467 7412 $ 2,000 $ 2,500
servers 2469 7430 4,500 5,600
825 2473 7418 8,800 11,000
870 2486 7421 27,000 33,700
890 2497 7424 30,000 37,500
2498 7427 64,000 80,000
New eServer(R) 9406 520 0903 7453 3,000 3,700
0904 7455 4,200 5,200
0905 7457 5,000 6,500
550 0915 7463 or 7,000 8,700
7558 4,000 5,000
570 0921 7495 16,500 20,600
0922 7472 18,000 22,500
0924 7474 22,000 27,500
0926 7476 40,000 50,000
0930 7491 4,000 5,000
595 0947 7499 42,000 52,500
0952 7985 68,000 85,000
New xSeries 8863 E1U 500 650
366 Express
Model
New xSeries 8872 ALL 2,500 3,300
460 server
----------- To Machine ----------- Maximum
Machine Server Edition rebate amount
Description type Model feature feature U.S. Canada
iSeries 940x 810 2467 7412 $ 600 $ 700
upgrades 2469 7430 1,350 1,600
825 2473 7418 2,640 3,300
870 2486 7421 8,100 10,100
890 2497 7424 9,000 11,200
2498 7427 19,200 24,000
eServer 940x 520 0903 7453 900 1,100
i5 upgrades 0904 7455 1,260 1,500
0905 7457 1,500 1,800
550 0915 7463 or 2,100 2,600
7558 1,200 1,500
570 0921 7495 4,950 6,100
0922 7472 5,400 6,700
0924 7474 6,600 8,200
0926 7476 12,000 15,000
0930 7491 1,200 1,500
595 0947 7499 12,600 15,700
0952 7985 20,400 25,500
Eligible ServerProven software solutions
ServerProven non-IBM software solutions listed as "ServerProven" on the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/solutionconnection
ServerProven IBM software solutions listed on the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/software/sw-atoz
Additional information/conditions
ServerProven software solution invoices must include the name of the software solution acquired, the name of the software company, and the purchase price.
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 offering at any time.
This offering is subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable Agreements.
Rebate claiming process
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 five months after the invoice date or lease commencement date of the eligible hardware.
The following are acceptable proofs of acquisition:
a legible copy of the IBM invoice for the eligible hardware, or
a legible copy of the signed and accepted Leasing Certificate of Acceptance or lease contract with "Deemed Acceptance" for the eligible hardware which lists the machine type, model, features (if applicable), From/To machine type, model, and features (if applicable), and serial number, and
A legible copy of the invoice for the eligible ServerProven software solution which must include the name of the software solution acquired, the name of the software company, and the purchase price.
Can this offer be combined?
This offering cannot be combined with other rebates on the eligible products.
IBM - Caribbean North District information
To determine if a country/region is part of the IBM - Caribbean North District, refer to the ibm.com country/region homepage at:
http://www.ibm.com
and select Country/region.
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).
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: YE009
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Trademarks
iSeries is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
The e-business logo, ServerProven, xSeries, pSeries, and eServer are registered trademarks 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.
Rebate request form (305-214)
IBM ServerProven rebate offering
The offer
To qualify for a rebate of up to $68,000 USD ($85,000 CAD), you must have acquired a qualifying new ServerProven Solution that included:
an eligible new IBM iSeries, i5 or xSeries server; or
an eligible upgrade to an installed IBM iSeries or i5 server; and
an eligible ServerProven IBM or non-IBM software solution for the eligible server or server upgrade acquired.
Only one rebate will be paid per eligible xSeries server machine type/serial number acquired under this offering.
A single iSeries or i5 server machine type/serial number can qualify for more than one rebate as long as it was acquired new and subsequently upgraded, or was upgraded more than once, and the new acquisition and/or upgrade(s) were each acquired along with an eligible new ServerProven software solution that had not been previously installed on the iSeries or i5 server.
The amount of the rebate will be equal to the lesser of either the invoice price of the ServerProven software solution acquired, or the amount listed in the Qualifying/Eligible products section, which is based upon the eligible server or server upgrade acquired.
Qualifying/Eligible products
Eligible servers and server upgrades
Maximum
Machine Server Edition rebate amount
Description type Model feature feature U.S. Canada
New iSeries 9406 810 2467 7412 $ 2,000 $ 2,500
servers 2469 7430 4,500 5,600
825 2473 7418 8,800 11,000
870 2486 7421 27,000 33,700
890 2497 7424 30,000 37,500
2498 7427 64,000 80,000
New eServer 9406 520 0903 7453 3,000 3,700
0904 7455 4,200 5,200
0905 7457 5,000 6,500
550 0915 7463 or 7,000 8,700
7558 4,000 5,000
570 0921 7495 16,500 20,600
0922 7472 18,000 22,500
0924 7474 22,000 27,500
0926 7476 40,000 50,000
0930 7491 4,000 5,000
595 0947 7499 42,000 52,500
0952 7985 68,000 85,000
New xSeries 8863 E1U 500 650
366 Express
Model
New xSeries 8872 ALL 2,500 3,300
460 server
----------- To Machine ----------- Maximum
Machine Server Edition rebate amount
Description type Model feature feature U.S. Canada
iSeries 940x 810 2467 7412 $ 600 $ 700
upgrades 2469 7430 1,350 1,600
825 2473 7418 2,640 3,300
870 2486 7421 8,100 10,100
890 2497 7424 9,000 11,200
2498 7427 19,200 24,000
----------- To Machine ----------- Maximum
Machine Server Edition rebate amount
Description type Model feature feature U.S. Canada
eServer 940x 520 0903 7453 $ 900 $ 1,100
i5 upgrades 0904 7455 1,260 1,500
0905 7457 1,500 1,800
550 0915 7463 or 2,100 2,600
7558 1,200 1,500
570 0921 7495 4,950 6,100
0922 7472 5,400 6,700
0924 7474 6,600 8,200
0926 7476 12,000 15,000
0930 7491 1,200 1,500
595 0947 7499 12,600 15,700
0952 7985 20,400 25,500
Eligible ServerProven software solutions
ServerProven non-IBM software solutions listed as "ServerProven" on the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/solutionconnection
ServerProven IBM software solutions listed on the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/software/sw-atoz
Terms and conditions
For hardware purchase transactions, the rebate is valid only for eligible hardware invoices dated on or after November 29, 2005, and eligible ServerProven software acquisitions made up to 90 calendar days before or after the invoice date of the eligible new server or server upgrade.
For hardware lease transactions, the rebate is valid only for eligible server or server upgrade signed and accepted Leasing Certificates of Acceptance, or lease contracts with "Deemed Acceptance" for the eligible products with a commencement date of on or after November 29, 2005, and eligible ServerProven software solution acquisitions made up to 90 calendar days before or after the lease commencement date of the eligible new server or server upgrade.
As proof of acquisition, send copies of invoices or lease documentation to the IBM Redemption Center at the address listed below.
Invoices/lease documentation must be either typewritten or computer generated. Handwritten or altered documents will not be accepted.
The name and company appearing on this form must match the information provided on the invoice/lease documentation.
Hardware invoices must include machine type, model, and features (if applicable), From/To machine types, models, and features (if applicable), and serial number.
Signed and accepted Leasing Certificate of Acceptance or lease contracts with "Deemed Acceptance" for eligible new servers or server upgrades must include machine type, model, and features (if applicable), From/To machine types, models, and features (if applicable), and serial number.
All ServerProven software solution invoices must include the name of the software solution acquired, the name of the software company, and the purchase price.
To qualify for the rebate, this completed and signed form, along with the requested documentation, must be received no later than five months after the invoice date or lease commencement date of the eligible server or server upgrade, at:
IBM Corporation
Redemption Center - 5th Floor Lakeside Building
4111 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
Attn: IBM ServerProven rebate offering
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 ServerProven rebate offering" 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 offering is void wherever prohibited or restricted by law.
IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offering at any time.
Complete the following information
New IBM server acquired
Server Edition
Machine Model feature feature Serial Invoice
type number (if applicable) (if applicable) number date
_______ ______ _______ _______ ________ ________
-OR-
IBM iSeries or i5 server upgrade acquired
----------From---------- -----------To-----------
Mach Server Edition Mach Server Edition Serial Invoice
type Mod feat feature type Mod feat feature number date
____ ___ ______ _______ ____ ___ ______ _______ _______ _______
-AND-
ServerProven software solution acquired
Solution name
_________________________________________________________
Name of software developer/company
_________________________________________________________
Invoice Purchase
date price
__________ __________
Rebate amount 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 the information I have entered on this rebate request is accurate and complete and that submission of this form is in accordance with the rebate request instructions.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________
Name (please print): _______________________________________________
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