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Brocade
Brocade is an industry leader in data center networking solutions and services that enable organizations to manage their most vital information assets. It’s no wonder that Global 500 companies rely on Brocade technology to keep their businesses running around the clock.
Brocade has pioneered the technologies that enable highly reliable and secure data center connectivity. Today most of the world’s data flows through Brocade equipment and data center networks built on Brocade technology.
Brocade - intelligent networking storage solutions
The Brocade Alliance Partner Network provides you with all of the materials you will need to market, sell, and support Brocade SAN and storage solutions. As part of this program, you can enjoy a comprehensive set of sales and marketing tools, training, service, and pre-sales and post-sales support to assist you in selling Brocade SAN and IT infrastructure solutions.
Program benefits
- Brocade Partner website
- Sales incentive programs such as Brocade Bonus Rewards
- Sales guides, presentations and customized templates
- Press releases, white papers, newsletters, and datasheets
- Brocade seminars and training
- Discounts on Brocade education and certification
- Brocade product documentation and compatibility matrix
- Free firmware downloads
- Discounted demo equipment
- Some levels are eligible for MDF; dedicated marketing, sales, and technical support; and more!
Alliance Partner Network Requirements
- Demonstrate added value to end user customers and prospects.
- Invest in Brocade skills development
- Have at least two SAN Certified Systems Engineers on staff.Recognized SAN certifications include Brocade BCFP, BCSD, and BCSM certifications (Alliance Partners qualify for EMC, HP, and IBM SAN certifications).
- Engage in end user customer demand-generation activities.
- Have Brocade switch and product demonstration capabilities.
- Manage post-sales support situations with end user customers.
- Provide end user customers with a basic level of network and SAN design support.
- Build and maintain a thorough understanding of Brocade product features, customer benefits, and marketing programs through the use of the Brocade Partner Network and through interactions with Brocade Partner Development Representatives and Brocade Distributors.
- To learn more about the Brocade Alliance Partner Network, contact channel@brocade.com.
Products
Brocade provides key building blocks for simplifying IT infrastructures to increase resource utilization, improve productivity, and maximize ROI. Click here to learn more.
- DCX Backbone
- Directors
- Switches
- Fabric Extension and Routing
- Fabric Management Software
- Fabric Applications
- File Management
- Server Connectivity/HBAs
- Transceivers
- Brocade Blade Server SAN I/O Modules
Services & Support
Brocade Direct Support provides a single support contact for products purchased through Brocade, Brocade OEM Partners, or Brocade solution providers. Organizations facing the challenges of maintaining multivendor networked storage environments gain immediate access to Brocade expertise and resources to accelerate problem resolution, increase uptime, and improve overall efficiency. Click here to learn more.
- High-Availability Support
- Pair-of-Hands Support
- Standard Support
- Advanced Replacement Support
- Mission-Critical Support for Channel Extension Products
- Software Technical Support (24x7 Access).
Education
Brocade Education Services offers the industry’s best-in-class training and certification programs. You can select from numberous "solution-based" classes designed to help optimize your IT infrastructure and utilize Brocade solutions to solve critical business challenges. Click here to learn more.
- Methodology & Training
- Training locations
- Virtual Classroom Training
- Certified Fabric Professional
- Certified Fabric Designer
- Certified SAN Manager
- Certified Architect for FICON
- Accredited StorageX Specialist
- Accredited FME Specialist
- NDA
- FAQ
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