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Warranties

Warranty coverage for Brocade branded products are described below. Additional support coverage can be purchased with your Brocade branded products. Please consult your local Brocade sales professional for annual support options and services fees.

Brocade Branded Product Warranty Summary*

Warranty Category Products Covered Hardware Warranty Duration Hardware Coverage Software Warranty Duration Software Coverage Exclusion
Standard Limited Warranty IP & SAN 13 months from ship Return to Factory
30 day turn around 		90 days from ship Substantial conformance to published specifications & media replacement None
Host Bus Adaptor & Converged Network Adapter Warranty Host Bus Adaptor & Converged Network Adapter (HBAs & CNAs) 36 months from ship Advanced Hardware Replacement 36 months from ship 24x7 phone & email support, lifetime access to updates None
Limited Lifetime Warranty EIF, FES, FLS, FGS, FESX 5 years from ship Return to Factory
30 day turn around		 90 days from ship Substantial conformance to published specifications & media replacement Power supply, fan, removable optics, LEDs2
Brocade Assurance Limited Lifetime Warranty3 FCX, FSX800/1600, ICX6610, ICX6430, ICX6450 Life of product1
Initial registered end user only		 Advanced Hardware Replacement (Next Business Day where available) Life of product1
Initial registered end user only		 Software defect repairs and software maintenance updates through the product end of support date. Knowledge portal access. Removable optics, LEDs2
FWS & TI-24X Software defect repairs for firmware release current at time of purchase only. Knowledge portal access.
Stand Alone Software Warranty Stand Alone Software Not Applicable Not Applicable 90 days from ship Substantial conformance to published specifications & media replacement None

* For informational purposes only. Terms and conditions apply. Brocade branded products only.
1 Covered through product end of support date
2 Subject to Brocade's Standard Limited Warranty
3 Applies only to Brocade branded FCX, ICX6610, ICX6430, ICX6450, FWS and TI products purchased on or after October 1, 2009 or FI-SX800/1600 chassis and SX-FI modules purchased on or after July 1, 2010. Brocade branded FCX, FWS and TI products purchased prior to October 1, 2009 or FI-SX800/1600 chassis and SX-FI modules purchased prior to July 1, 2010 are covered under Brocade's Standard Limited Warranty.

Product Repair Information

To submit a request for repair (non-Assurance Limited Lifetime warranty products); please complete the product repair form.

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Product Warranty Details

The terms and conditions governing your warranty on Brocade branded products are located below. Such terms and conditions supersede all other terms, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Brocade.

Warranty Start Date

"Start Date" as used in this policy means the date the product is shipped from the manufacturing facilities of Brocade.

Standard Limited Warranty

Brocade branded Products are subject to the Standard Limited warranty other than as specified below.

Hardware
For a period of thirteen (13) months from the Start Date, Brocade warrants that the Brocade branded product hardware will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. End User's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be, at Brocade's option, repair or replacement of such product hardware within thirty (30) working days of its receipt of the failed hardware, if in advance of its receipt, such hardware received a Technical Support RMA number from Brocade. Further, the product hardware must be shipped, shipment pre-paid, to Brocade, and the RMA number must be clearly indicated on the shipping box and papers. Where applicable, for shipments to locations outside the US, Customer or Customer's assigned agent will act as Importer of Record for shipments of repaired/replacement units and will be responsible for payment of any import duties, taxes and fees. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Software (embedded in Brocade hardware)
For a period of ninety (90) days from the Start Date, Brocade warrants (a) that the media on which the software is delivered will be free of defects in material and workmanship, and (b) the software will operate substantially as set forth in the applicable Brocade specifications when used in accordance with the terms of the Brocade software license. End User's exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be replacement of the software media. Except for the foregoing, the software is provided AS IS. This limited warranty extends only to the End User as the original licensee. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Software (Stand Alone Software Products)
For a period of ninety (90) days from the Start Date, Brocade warrants (a) that the media on which the software is delivered will be free of defects in material and workmanship, and (b) the software will operate substantially as set forth in the applicable Brocade specifications when used in accordance with the terms of the Brocade software license. End User's exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be replacement of the software media. Except for the foregoing, the software is provided AS IS. This limited warranty extends only to the End User as the original licensee. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Host Bus Adaptor and Converged Network Adapter Warranty

Hardware
For a period of thirty-six (36) months from the Start Date, Brocade warrants that the Brocade branded hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. End User's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be advanced replacement of such product hardware. Replacement response times are based on local standard business days and working hours and commercially reasonable efforts. Response times commence when Brocade is notified of the warranty failure via web request. In some countries and regions and under certain supplier constraints, actual response times may vary. If your location is outside the customary service area, your response time may be longer. Where applicable, for shipments to locations outside the US, Customer or Customer's assigned agent will act as Importer of Record for shipments of repaired/replacement units and will be responsible for payment of any import duties, taxes and fees. Please contact Brocade's Support Team for response time availability in your area. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Software (embedded in Brocade hardware)
For a period of thirty-six (36) months from the Start Date, Brocade warrants (a) that the media on which the software is delivered will be free of defects in material and workmanship, and (b) that the software, when used in accordance with the terms of the Brocade software license, will operate substantially as set forth in the applicable Brocade specifications for a period of ninety (90) days following delivery of the software to licensee. End User's exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be to provide 24x7 telephone and email support and web access to Brocade Technical Support resources when purchased from Brocade or an approved Brocade partner. Except for the foregoing, the software is provided AS IS. This limited warranty extends only to the End User as the original licensee. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

For select products, Brocade provides a limited lifetime (five year) warranty.

Hardware
Brocade warrants only to the original end-user, that for a period of five (5) years the Brocade branded hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. End User's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be, at Brocade's option, repair or replacement of such product hardware within thirty (30) working days of its receipt of the failed hardware, if in advance of its receipt, such hardware received a Technical Support RMA number from Brocade. Further, the product hardware must be shipped, shipment pre-paid, to Brocade, and the RMA number must be clearly indicated on the shipping box and papers. Where applicable, for shipments to locations outside the US, Customer or Customer's assigned agent will act as Importer of Record for shipments of repaired/replacement units and will be responsible for payment of any import duties, taxes and fees. This warranty excludes power supplies, fans, removable optics, and LEDs. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Software (embedded in Brocade hardware)
For a period of ninety (90) days from the Start Date, Brocade warrants (a) that the media on which the software is delivered will be free of defects in material and workmanship, and (b) that the software, when used in accordance with the terms of the Brocade software license, will operate substantially as set forth in the applicable Brocade specifications for a period of ninety (90) days following delivery of the software to licensee. End User's exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be replacement of the software media. Except for the foregoing, the software is provided AS IS. This limited warranty extends only to the End User as the original licensee. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Brocade Assurance Limited Lifetime Warranty

For select products, Brocade provides a limited lifetime warranty beginning on the Start Date and continuing for as long as the original End User continues to own and use the Brocade branded equipment, as set forth below.

Hardware
Brocade warrants that the Brocade branded hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. End User's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be replacement of such product hardware next business day, provided the request is received before 2PM local time.* Defective hardware must be received by Brocade within 30 days of End User's receipt of replacement Product. This warranty excludes removable optics and LEDs. In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture, the warranty is limited to five (5) years from the announced product end of life date. *Response times are based on local standard business days and working hours and commercially reasonable efforts. Response times commence when Brocade is informed of the warranty failure via web request. In some countries and regions and under certain supplier constraints, actual response times may vary. If your location is outside the customary service area, your response time may be longer. Please contact Brocade's Support Team for response time availability in your area. Where applicable, for shipments to locations outside the US, Customer or Customer's assigned agent will act as Importer of Record for shipments of repaired/replacement units and will be responsible for payment of any import duties, taxes and fees. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Software (embedded in Brocade product)
Brocade warrants (a) that the media on which the software is delivered will be free of defects in material and workmanship, and (b) the software will operate substantially as set forth in the applicable Brocade Documentation when used in accordance with the terms of the Brocade software license. End User's exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Brocade and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be replacement of the software media. In addition, End User may download defect repairs from Brocade.com for the firmware release current at time of purchase or any previous release and may also access Brocade's Knowledge Portal. On certain products (as indicated in the table above) End User may also download software maintenance updates through the product end of support date. Except for the foregoing, the software is provided AS IS. This limited warranty extends only to the End User as the original licensee. See other Warranty Limitations and Restrictions below.

Warranty Limitations and Restrictions

Brocade warranties as set forth herein ("Warranty") are contingent on proper use of the Brocade branded hardware and software ("Products") and do not apply if (a) the Products have been modified without the written approval of Brocade, (b) the Products' serial number label is removed, (c) the Product has been damaged or subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, abnormal environmental conditions, misuse, negligence, or accident, or (d) the Product is licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration purposes. The terms of the Warranty are limited to the remedies as set forth in this Warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES. BROCADE MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, PRODUCTS, DOCUMENTATION OR BROCADE SUPPORT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. BROCADE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY PRODUCTS WILL BE ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS THAT MAY EXIST IN ITS PRODUCTS CAN BE CORRECTED. IN NO EVENT SHALL BROCADE BE LIABLE FOR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, LOST PROFITS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA), HOWEVER CAUSED WHETHER OR NOT BROCADE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THAT LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY.