Ingram Micro's Infrastructure Technology Solutions (ITS) Division said it is offering Cisco's MDS 9000 Series of storage area networking (SAN) products including both fabric switches and directors.
This series of Cisco network-enabled storage products presents a complement to data-intense working environments and enables channel partners to build high-value storage solutions including virtualized networks and remote backup, as well as business continuity and data protection services, said Ingram Micro. The products now are available to select Cisco channel partners holding MDS Fabric Switching or Network Hosted Storage Authorized Technology Provider designations in the United States and Canada.
To help solution providers achieve the appropriate Cisco designations, Ingram Micro's dedicated Cisco team and ITS division are offering technical and sales training, as well as market education and targeted certification assistance through the distributor's solution centers in Buffalo, N.Y. and Santa Ana, Calif. Field resources such as credit analysts and sales, marketing and technical engineers are also available.
The designations are available to Cisco channel partners who have fulfilled specific program requirements. Both designations complement Cisco's OSM (original storage manufacturer) go-to-market strategy by helping solution providers strengthen their relationships with Cisco and its OSM partners, the primary distributors for the Cisco MDS 9000 Series.
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