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Grab a bigger share of the storage business - Step up from where you left off
Everything you've learned as a virtualization or as a Storage or iSCSI SAN appliance (eg. Lefthand, Equallogic, etc.) reseller prepares you to step up to DataCore. We'll better arm you to go after a larger slice of customers' storage virtualization needs and grab a bigger share of the business.
Virtualization Resellers: If you are familiar with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Parallels, Virtual Iron or other server or desktop virtualization technologies then you should be looking at storage virtualization to provide a complete end-to-end solution. Please check out: Virtualize Top to Bottom - Virtual Servers and Virtual Storage MakeSense!
Storage resellers: The iSCSI SAN that got you in the door can now blossom to encompass all their external storage assets. Even roll in Fibre Channel, if the bigger pipes are called for
Head off customer concerns with guaranteed extensibility
Breathe new life into those hard-won accounts. Instead of talking around the customer's concern about their potential dead-end purchase, instill genuine confidence by addressing their overall storage requirements. Reassure them that they can continue gracefully on the infrastructure path that you first set them on with DataCore Software.
It really is a graceful step up for customers as well - One that they would likely have made down-the-road when they ran up against iSCSI SAN appliance performance, device coverage or scalability limitations.
Chance to roll your own configurations to match customer preferences
How many times did you wish that the SAN appliance hardware configuration was just a little different? Your hands are no longer tied. Now you can choose the hardware best suited to the likes of the customer or the one that gives you a competitive edge. You control the price/performance dial and the manufacturer.
Selling SAN appliances - Pre-Kit if you like
Of course, some in your team may prefer to do business as usual, with a relative fixed hardware/software combination. Look to our SAN Appliance and system builder recipes for some examples.
First Step - Turbo-charge upgrade
Had a look at benchmarks lately? You'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that DataCore software in the same server could quickly get your accounts a much needed 4X performance boost. That should wet their appetites to expand their storage pool.
Leap on those missed opportunities
Circle back to any of those iSCSI storage customers that you couldn't quite convince before. The DataCore advantage is sure to get you a fresh shot at them.
Step Up to DataCore: Join DataCore's Worldwide Partner Network and Offer Your Customers Superior Interoperability, Scalability and Performance
As a DataCore partner, you can:
Build on Your Expertise and Investment - Remove Customer Concerns Over Dead-end Purchases
DataCore is hardware and network independent, eliminating the usual concerns about obsolescence. In addition, VARs can leverage DataCore's unique "Carry-forward" Value Protection Program that allows for "no penalty" upgrades.
Add the Performance Advantage to Your Arsenal
Designed for performance, DataCore's high-speed caching harnesses the CPU and memory resources untapped by other iSCSI storage offerings, enabling customers to get up to 4x the throughput from the same hardware platform. Link: http://sanmelody.blogspot.com/2008/06/vmtn-sanmelody-performance-chart.html
Enhance Scalability & Network Flexibility
The economy may make customers hesitant to add more hardware or they may be considering Fibre Channel-based storage (not available from other iSCSI offernings. Eg. Lefthand, Equallogic, etc.) for more intensive workloads. Fibre Channel support, including the latest 8Gbps standard, is currently available from DataCore.
Deliver Uncompromised High-Availability for Fail-safe Solutions
High-availability is the new standard by which storage platforms are measured. DataCore offers iSCSI storage resellers an opportunity to deliver the industry's highest level of storage availability for customers from the SMB to the Enterprise.
"The DataCore product line is ideally suited for VMware and other virtualization infrastructure products," states Price. "We stand alone in providing true high-availability with auto failover and auto failback solutions that are perfect for virtualization customers."
Certified Compatibility
DataCore's commitment to industry standards and compatibility assures resellers and customers through its multi-vendor "Ready Logo" certifications. Delivering complete iSCSI and Fiber Channel storage backed by "VMware Ready", "Windows Ready" and "Citrix Ready" certifications.
Join Now
DataCore invites resellers to join its network of partners serving thousands of customers worldwide.
For more information about becoming a DataCore partner, please contact: StepUp@datacore.com
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