VNX Deployment Service AN INGRAM MICRO EXPERT SERVICE
Ensure Customers Realize All the Benefits of Their VNX Storage Solution More and more organizations have virtualized their infrastructures to take advantage of cost savings and making applications more available. This has resulted in new demands on data storage and backup solutions to support these newly virtualized environments. EMC VNX Unified Storage solutions provide a flexible architecture to contend with the rapid increase in data volume and processing demands. The VNX Deployment Service from Ingram Micro provides installation and implementation of the VNX system hardware, storage and file sharing protocols to get customers up and running quickly. The professionals from Ingram Micro Expert Services provide support from the initial equipment racking and cabling through network configuration and final documentation.
Service Overview The VNX Deployment Service provides implementation of EMC mid-tier to largescale unified product offering block/file functionality and is intended for customers who require Unified product integration into the environment.
Reseller Benefits • Successful deployments and rapid return on investment builds “trusted advisor” relationship with customer
The VNX Deployment Service can be used in conjunction with the VNX Software Deployment Service to allow customers to take full advantage of the advanced features and functionality that VNX has to offer.
• Unbiased, third-party assistance designed to achieve the best possible outcome for the customer based on analytics
Deliverables
• Increased margins through an expanded services portfolio including VNX Software Deployment Services
The VNX Deployment Service includes the installation of one VNX system; implementation and configuration of block storage connectivity for either FC, FCoE or iSCSI and/or size file-systems within a single site. This service also covers rack and installation of one VNX system (up to two DAE enclosures) in a customer’s cabinet, when required. Deliverables include: • Pre-sales Consultation with Reseller Partner • Statement of Work including timeline and a dedicated Project Manager • VNX Rack, Stack & Implementation
• VNX Block Configuration • VNX File Configuration • Completed Configuration Guide document • 3 Hr. Functional Overview
Software Deployment Options • VNX FAST Suite • VNX Unisphere Management Suite • VNX Local Protection Suite
• VNX Remote Protection Suite • VNX Security and Compliance Suite • VNX Application Protection Suite
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VNX Deployment Service
Market Opportunity The mid-range storage array handles hundreds to thousands of VMs and mixed workloads. Fibre channel revenues are a strong force in the industry and are trending upwards. The storage market continues to embrace this technology and EMC’s VNX platform is committed to fully support these trends. • iSCSI and NAS will continue to grow aggressively as the connectivity option of choice in the sub $75K storage space due to simplicity and the ubuquity of the IP network.
Customer Benefits • Ensure successful deployments with careful integration of VNX Storage into new or existing data center environments. • Enable in-house IT resources to focus other business priorities by leveraging specialized technical consultants for design, installation and integration of VNX Storage. • Achieve rapid return on investment and reduced risk associated with complex implementations.
• High growth rates are seen in the markets for newer connectivity options, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Switched Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). • EMC is the leader or 2nd in all storage markets (except DAS) and is fully committed to support these techologies on the VNX platform.
Professional & Training Services
While our reseller partners have traditionally known Ingram Micro for our Procurement & Logistics capabilities, Ingram Micro Professional & Training Services enables our partners to effectively deliver value to their clients throughout the entire technology lifecycle. We offer opportunities for solution providers to evaluate, discover, deploy, service and support new solutions as part of your team or as an independent partner.
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