IBM Storage no-charge removal program

IBM will provide pickup and proper disposal of designated installed storage Replaced Machines, at no additional charge, when you acquire new IBM eligible DASD or tape storage Replacement Machines or upgrade existing installed machines to eligible DASD or tape storage Replacement Machine models.

For all qualifying products and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Announcement letter.

For purchase transactions, invoices for eligible new Replacement Machines must be dated on or after March 31, 2009.

For lease transactions, signed and accepted Leasing Certificates of Acceptance or lease contracts with "Deemed Acceptance" for the eligible Replacement Machines must have a lease commencement date of on or after March 31, 2009.

Contracts required for the no-charge return of designated installed Replaced Machines must be received by IBM no later than 30 calendar days after the date of the IBM invoice or lease commencement date for an eligible new Replacement Machine or upgrade to an eligible Replacement Machine model.

IBM must be contacted to schedule pickup of Replaced Machines no later than six months following the date of the IBM invoice or lease commencement date for an eligible new Replacement Machine or upgrade to an eligible Replacement Machine model.