IBM X servers and Kingston Ram. IBM warranty still valid ?.

[RimBlock]

Hi,

Quick question...

The price I am being quoted for IBM X-Series ram (X3250M4) is ridiculous to the point of being over twice the price of comparable HP parts and three times more expensive than Kingston compatible ram.

If I get Kingston ram compatible for the X-Series (M4) servers, what affect will it have, if any, on the support & warranty from IBM ?

Thanks
RB

 

[RimBlock]

Just don't tell them and keep the original IBM RAM to swap in if there is issues
You could confirm with IBM support though (or your reseller), aftermarket upgrades normally dont effect warranty of the other components (unless they directly break them I guess)

Fair point.

I am the reseller though and the terrible pricing is from the local distributor. I also do not trust the distro to provide the correct warranty info as they as sales people after all . I will confirm with IBM and have just signed up for a partner account with them but wanted to get a 'gut feel' from others as to the state of play.

Thanks VM
RB

 

[RimBlock]

Just a quick update.

Just got confirmation from IBM that any changing of parts will void all support and warranty contracts.

Bit of a shame that.

RB