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VSPEX: New Cisco Validated Designs Make VSPEX Deployment Simple & Fast

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VSPEX is not VSPEX without two key things: 1) EMC’s technology alliance partners and 2) EMC’s channel partners.  The first because VSPEX doesn’t exist without servers, networking and hypervisors, which EMC doesn’t make.  The second because VSPEX is a channel-only solution – it’s our channel partners that take VSPEX to customers.

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Our technology is always evolving to become higher performing and more efficient.  Two recent announcements – EMC’s announcement of Next-Generation VNX, and Cisco’s announcement of support for the new Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 product family – put us back in the lab developing designs that pack the power and performance of EMC’s new VNX storage and Cisco’s new UCS servers into a VSPEX.

Today, we’re announcing the results of that lab work, through two new Cisco Validated Designs.

Together these 2 new CVDs cover 6 different VSPEX configurations and enable partners to deliver brand new Next-Generation VNX from EMC, and the latest Intel® Xeon®-powered Cisco UCS models in a simple, efficient and flexible VSPEX solution.

The goodness doesn’t end there.  EMC and Cisco have teamed up to offer guidance on deploying specific applications on VSPEX – in this case SharePoint 2013 on Microsoft Fast Track 3.0. And as if application-specific guidance wasn’t enough, we recently completed a VSPEX Labs Validated solution that details deploying Cisco UCS Director to manage VSPEX Proven Infrastructure.  This new implementation guide provides step by step instructions on how to setup, configure and operate VSPEX via Cisco UCS Director.

Since the launch of VSPEX, EMC and Cisco have worked together by:

  • Enabling over 850 EMC and Cisco-certified channel partners to sell VSPEX solutions all over the globe.
  • Developing  Cisco Validated Designs covering several configurations making it lower-risk, fast and simple for partners to deploy VSPEX with Cisco technology.
  • Making VSPEX stacks built with EMC and Cisco technology available for channel partners to test their flavor of VSPEX via VSPEX Labs.

Our joint efforts with Cisco to date have netted great results for partners and their customers.  You can learn about some of those results by visiting our VSPEX Interactive Infographic.

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If you’re a VSPEX-enabled partner, what would you like to see EMC and Cisco deliver together next?

About the Author: Chad Dunn

Chad Dunn is a seasoned technology executive with over 17 years of experience at Dell Technologies, where he currently serves as the Vice President of Product Management for Artificial Intelligence and Data Management. In this role, Chad leads a dynamic team responsible for defining and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that cater to a wide range of applications, including generative AI, model training, digital assistants, content and code generation, and data virtualization. His leadership in this domain is helping drive innovation in AI across Dell's global customer base. Previously, Chad held the position of Vice President of Product Management for Dell APEX, where he played a pivotal role in transforming Dell’s portfolio through cloud-like consumption models, subscription services, and as-a-service offerings. He also drove the development of the APEX Console, enabling customers to seamlessly manage their infrastructure across multi-hybrid cloud environments. Earlier in his career, Chad led the product management efforts for Dell’s Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Converged Infrastructure (CI), and Software Defined Storage (SDS) product lines. Under his leadership, these product lines grew to an impressive $4B run rate, with flagship offerings like VxRail, PowerFlex, Microsoft Azure Stack Hub, and VxBlock. Prior to joining Dell, Chad held various senior roles at innovative companies such as TAZZ Networks, Invento Networks, WaveSmith Networks, and Ciena, where he specialized in product marketing, product management, and driving early-stage technology solutions. Chad is known for his strategic vision, deep expertise in AI, cloud computing, and infrastructure technologies, and his ability to guide products from concept to market success. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he continues to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
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