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IBM Power Systems Exchange Offering

 
Now Clients can get market value credit for their qualifying IBM System i or System p servers when they migrate to select POWER Systems servers.

Description/Overview Benefits
Qualifying IBM Products and Services Terms and conditions
Process Additional resources
Exclusions / Restrictions Country Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions For more information
 
Description/Overview
About IBM Power™ Systems Exchange offering:
  • Available to clients who currently own or lease (IBM Global Financing lease) select models of IBM System p or select models of IBM System i.
  • Special program offers market value credit on their current server which can be applied to select POWER Systems servers. In some cases, current server may be purchased from the client.
  • Offering is sold through the Systems & Technology Group.
  • IBM Seller gets revenue credit for the total price of the POWER Systems server acquired in the Power Exchange offering versus the MES upgrade price.
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Benefits
Provide your clients with an affordable option to take advantage of the new Power Systems platforms. The IBM Power Systems Exchange offering minimizes the financial impact of migrating to POWER Systems technology by providing credit for their current system. The actual credit will be determined based on the market value established by IBM Global Financing and, if applicable, the type of IBM Global Financing Lease for the currently leased servers. In some cases, the current server may be purchased from the client.

In addition to affordability, the Power Systems server provided by the IBM Power Systems Exchange offering comes with the same warranty as an equivalent configured new Power Systems server. The IBM Power Systems Exchange allows up to 60 days from the time the new system is installed to perform side-by-side installation and testing before the current system needs to be returned to IBM Global Financing. With the new IBM Power Systems Exchange, you can now provide a solution that meets your clients requirements while limiting your competitive exposure and need for deep discounts.
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Qualifying IBM Products and Services
Product family Specific models
System i™ 9406-550, 9406-570, 9406-595
System p™ 9117-570, 9119-590, 9119-595, 7040-681, 7040-671
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Terms and conditions
  • Available for transactions involving IBM or an IBM-authorized reseller.
  • This offering is subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice.
  • Special bid only.
  • Other restrictions may apply.
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Process
  1. When the client has a System i and you want to sell newer Power Systems technology.
    1. Submit an automated Special Bid request through ePricer for an upgrade price from the current system to the target system. Please include the following comment in the bid request, "Power Systems Exchange proposal/system".
    2. In addition, fully complete the Power Systems Exchange Request Pricing Form and email per instructions on the form. To obtain the Power Systems Exchange Request Pricing Form see Additional Resources below.
    3. Once the special bid request has been approved and you have completed and returned the Power Systems Exchange Request Pricing Form, your IBM Global Financing Sales Executive can provide the financial structure and pricing for a Power Systems Exchange offering.
  2. When the client has a System p and you want to sell newer Power Systems technology.
    1. Submit an automated Special Bid request through ePricer for the target system. Please include the following comment in the bid request, "Power Systems Exchange proposal/system".
    2. In addition, fully complete the Power Systems Exchange Request Pricing Form and email per instructions on the form. To obtain the Power Systems Exchange Request Pricing Form see Additional Resources below.
    3. Once the special bid request has been approved and you have completed and returned the Power Systems Exchange Request Pricing Form, your IBM Global Financing Sales Executive can provide the financial structure and pricing for a Power Systems Exchange offering.
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Additional resources
United States Only

Power Systems Exchange (PEX) Request Pricing Form for System i to POWER6 570/595 (Microsoft Word, 67Kb)

Power Systems Exchange (PEX) Request Pricing Form for System p570 to POWER6 570 (Microsoft Word, 78Kb)

Power Systems Exchange (PEX) Request Pricing Form for System p59x to POWER6 595 (Microsoft Word, 78Kb)
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Exclusions / Restrictions
AP: Inventory limitations may apply.
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Country Contacts
For more information, contact:

Country Contact
United States Corey Smith T/L: 251 - 5612 (System p to POWER6)
  Ludek Necco T/L: 251-5782 (System i to POWER6)
Canada Patti Bullen T/L: 316-5792
NE IOT Bob Hutchinson T/L: 364861
SW IOT Mark Owens T/L: 365945
Asia Pacific Kenneth KL Chu T/L: 919-9682
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the IBM Seller get both F rev and C rev for the Power Systems Exchange offering?

Yes. The IBM Seller gets both F rev and C rev for the transaction.

2. What is the Business Partner's margin when they sell a Power Systems Exchange offering?

Margin dollar amount will approximate a Blex Upgrade but DIO/GIO will be calculated using the total revenue value of the Power Systems Exchange offering.

3. What warranty is included with a Power Systems Exchange offering?

The Power Systems Exchange offering comes with the same warranty as an equivalent configured new Power Systems server.

4. What software is included in a Power Systems Exchange offering if the client is moving from a System i machine?

The Power Systems Exchange offering will include all base licenses applicable to an equivalent configured new Power Systems server. Additional licenses can be purchased from the brand if needed.

5. What are the benefits of selling the Power Systems Exchange offering?

The Power Systems Exchange offering provides side-by-side migration, reduced lease termination charges, (or buyback for client owned systems) and facilitates the move to a server configured with the most recent Power Systems technology?

6. What type of customers should we target for this offering?

Identify current System i/p clients seeking to upgrade to POWER6 technology. Target both owned and leased mid-range and high end server clients for Power Systems Exchange migration opportunities.
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For more information
IBM Power Systems Exchange information sheet (355Kb)
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