device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generatedcommands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM is not responsible forreplacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number ofprogram/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications forthe device.IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products andservices that are ServerProven®, including but not limited to the implied warrantiesof merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offeredand warranted solely by third parties.IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products.Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might notinclude user manuals or all program functionality.Particulate contaminationAttention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactivegases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such ashumidity or temperature might pose a risk to the device that is described in thisdocument.Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels orconcentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the device tomalfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits forparticulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must notbe viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such astemperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulatesor environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence ofspecific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practicesthat maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection ofhuman health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gasesin your environment have caused damage to the device, IBM may conditionprovision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation ofappropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility.Table 17. Limits for particulates and gasesContaminant LimitsParticulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dustspot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.21.v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency orgreater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meetMIL-STD-282.v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contaminationmust be more than 60%2.v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zincwhiskers.Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-19853v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 daysNotices 753
