IBM DATA CENTER MAINTENANCE
CDS offers trusted IBM post-warranty and end-of-life support for storage, network, and server systems. Our team of IBM-trained Level 3 engineers provides OEM-quality service, proactive monitoring, and guaranteed access to IBM-approved spares—ensuring minimal downtime and extending product life by up to three years. From storage arrays to mainframes and Power servers, CDS helps you retain your infrastructure, reduce total cost of ownership, and avoid unnecessary upgrades. With fast, responsive support and a global distribution network, CDS maximizes your return on investment and keeps your IBM systems performing optimally.
Trust in our support and maintenance services to keep your IBM infrastructure operating smoothly and efficiently. From solving issues and performing diagnostics to optimizing and fine-tuning your systems, our dedicated team pledges to ensure your IBM systems are always operating at their best. Discover CDS unmatched IBM Support.
CDS IBM SUPPORT - POST-WARRANTY AND EOSL
CDS offers comprehensive support for a wide range of IBM storage, server, and network products. Our list of supported models is continually expanding, so please reach out if you don’t see your specific model listed. CDS MVS simplifies data center maintenance with reliable post-warranty and end-of-service-life (EOSL) support for IBM products—as well as for other leading OEMs. Trust CDS to keep your IBM infrastructure running smoothly.
IBM STORAGE MAINTENANCE
CDS provides post-warranty support and end-of-life support for a wide range of IBM storage models. If your model isn’t listed, or if you need support for any IBM servers, please reach out to us today.
- IBM 3480 SERIES
- IBM 7133 SERIES
- IBM DS3500 SERIES
- IBM DS5000 SERIES
- IBM DS8800 SERIES
- IBM N SERIES
- SPECTRA
- STORWIZE
- TAPE LIBRARY
- TAPE 3400 SERIES
- TOTALSTORAGE
- TS SERIES
- XIV
- FLASHSYSTEM
IBM SERVER MAINTENANCE
CDS provides post-warranty support and end-of-life support for a wide range of IBM server models. If your model isn’t listed, or if you need support for any IBM servers, please reach out to us today.
- BLADECENTER AIX
- BLADECENTER H
- IBM HS SERIES
- IBM I SERIES
- IBM JS SERIES
- IBM X SERIES
- IBM X3600 SERIES
- POWER
- POWER PS
- POWER SYSTEM
- PROTECTIER
- PSERIES
- RS/6000
- TOTALSTORAGE
- X SERIES
- X200 SERIES
- X300 SERIES
- X3500 SERIES
- X3600 SERIES
- X3800 SERIES
- X3900 SERIES
- X400 SERIES
IBM NETWORK MAINTENANCE
CDS provides post-warranty support and end-of-life support for a wide range of IBM network models. If your model isn’t listed, or if you need support for any IBM servers, please reach out to us today.
- BROCADE SAN
- CONNECTRIX DS
- DS/MDS SERIES
- SAN B SERIES
- SAN C SERIES
NETEZZA eNTERPRISE Data Warehouse WHOLE SYSTEM SUPPORT
Natrinsic a Division of CDS, is a trusted industry leader in Enterprise Data Warehouse whole system support. Many Netezza system issues are related to complex system software/configuration issues, beyond hardware faults. They also require configuration changes once hardware is replaced in order to maintain system integrity and performance. Natrinsic a division of CDS is trusted by many Fortune 500 Companies around the world to resolve these issues.
Natrinsic supports all of the following Netezza Data Warehouse equipment:
- Mako
- Striper
- Twinfin
Get in touch with Natrinsic today, for your IBM NETEZZA DATA WAREHOUSE MANAGED SERVICES!
SINGLE SUPPLIER, MULTIPLE OEM SUPPORT
We support the following Manufacturers as well, combine your services for savings and one point contact!
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ASSET LIFECYCLE
Discover how CDS integrates into your asset lifecycle. We enhance your OEM support throughout the entire lifespan of your mission-critical IT assets. By partnering with leading OEMs, we offer seamless multi-vendor EOSL support, empowering you to manage migration timelines while extending the life and improving ROI on your high-cost IT assets.
Learn what we can do for you based on the age of your assets.
OEM Warranty: Years 0-3
· supplies warranty
· promotes and markets the equipment
· creates firmware, patches or upgrades
CDS offers:
· flexible Multi-Vendor supplemental
support for mission critical systems
· infrastructure assessments
| OEM | CDS | |
|---|---|---|
| 24x7x365 onsite support | ||
| Warranty & post warranty support | ||
| Locally stocked & guaranteed parts | ||
| Engineer callback in 30 minutes or less | ||
| Flexible SLA | ||
| Easy out agreements & locked in prices | ||
| Software updates & bug fixes |
OEM End of Life (EOL): Year 3-6
· stops production of the equipment
· reduces firmware, patches or upgrades
· ends warranty, costly extended warranty
CDS offers
· flexible Multi-Vendor Post-Warranty support
· data center relocation services
· data center modernization
· infrastructure assessments
· equipment expansions
| OEM | CDS | |
|---|---|---|
| 24x7x365 onsite support | ||
| Warranty & post warranty support | ||
| Locally stocked & guaranteed parts | ||
| Engineer callback in 30 minutes or less | ||
| Flexible SLA | ||
| Easy out agreements & locked in prices | ||
| Software updates & bug fixes (usually available for up to 3 years after EOL Date) |
OEM End of Service Life (EOSL): Year 6-12+
· no longer produces the equipment
· no firmware, patches or upgrades
· no warranty, no extended warranty
CDS offers:
· flexible Multi-Vendor Post-EOSL Support
· equipment expansion / augmentation
· data center relocation
· asset decommissioning
· secure data disposal
· asset resale / recycling
| OEM | CDS | |
|---|---|---|
| 24x7x365 onsite support | ||
| Warranty & post warranty support | ||
| Locally stocked & guaranteed parts | ||
| Engineer callback in 30 minutes or less | ||
| Flexible SLA | ||
| Easy out agreements & locked in prices | ||
| Software updates & bug fixes (Normally available until 3 years after EOL Date) |
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Truth: CDS can support all post-warranty equipment, and occasionally in-warranty gear via an SLA uplift—not just EOSL gear.
Truth: CDS secures and utilizes new, used, and tested OEM-original parts, ensuring quality and reliability.
Truth: CDS utilizes Raytrix to remotely connect to a wide range of server, storage, and network devices.
Truth: CDS has been supporting post-warranty hardware for over 30 years. Proactive steps, such as downloading and storing software before exiting OEM support, can minimize risk.
Truth: CDS has a team of highly experienced, educated, and OEM-certified Level 3 technicians with years of OEM experience to resolve critical issues.
Truth: CDS offers helpdesk and software troubleshooting services. In some cases, we can upgrade firmware when provided by the client.
Truth: CDS uses the same trained and vetted “smart hands” as the OEMs themselves.
Truth: CDS has a proven track record with Fortune 500 and 1000 companies, supporting large, referenceable clients.
Truth: CDS has been in business for over 30 years, supporting major clients across industries like healthcare, finance, and transportation, including EY, S&P, Amdocs, MunichRe, and Citi. We offer strong backing, insurance, and liability coverage.
Truth: Natrinsic, a division of CDS, is the world's largest provider of OEM-like support for enterprise data warehouse appliances. Fortune 500 companies worldwide trust Natrinsic to keep their mission-critical systems operating at peak performance.
SEE THE CDS PARTNERSHIP ADVANTAGE
CDS partners with leading OEMs to minimize risk and deliver seamless post warranty and post-EOSL multi-vendor support, ensuring that both your OEM and non-OEM data center equipment are fully protected and serviced. We simplify your operations by providing a single point of contact for all your support needs, including EOSL coverage which often is not provided by OEMs, or ends before you are ready to upgrade or migrate. This approach reduces costs and streamlines your processes. If you’re a smaller company without an existing OEM relationship, reach out to us—we can support you directly.
| OEM ALONE | CDS MVS VIA OEM | |
| 24x7x365 onsite support | ||
| Post Warranty Support | ||
| Locally Stocked & Guaranteed Parts | ||
| Support for Non-OEM Hardware | ||
| Engineer callback in 30 minutes | ||
| Flexible SLAs | ||
| Easy out agreements & locked in prices | ||
| Proactive Monitoring | ||
| Software updates & bug fixes before end of warranty | ||
| Software updates & bug fixes after EOSL | ||
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FLEXIBLE SUPPORT PACKAGES
Choose your SLA for each asset, based on need and budget!
24x7x4
24x7 Remote Monitoring
Remote Technical Response
within 30 minutes
Onsite Response
4 hours from problem diagnosis
Replacement Parts Delivery
4hrs from problem diagnosis
Target Resolution Time
> 97% First Time Resolution
24x7xNBD
24x7 Remote Monitoring
Remote Technical Response
within 30 minutes
Onsite Response
Next Business Day (NBD) Response
Replacement Parts Delivery
Next Business Day (NBD) Response
Target Resolution Time
> 97% First Time Resolution
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MANAGE CHANGE & END OF LIFE WITH CDS
CDS is here for all the asset lifecycle. Change and retire your equipment on your time frame. When you are ready to change, migrate or even decommission your systems, CDS is here for you. Check out our other service offerings.
MANAGING CHANGE
When you decide it's time for a transition, CDS is on standby to support you with:
Infrastructure Assessments
Data Center Relocation
Equipment Upgrades
MANAGING END OF LIFE
When it's time for your system to be retired, CDS is here to guarantee the safe and secure disposal of your data and hardware.
Data Destruction
Asset Decommissioning
Asset Recycling / Resale