Dot Hill AssuredSAN Distributed by Avnet

Dot Hill Systems Corp. expanded availability throughout the D-A-CH (German-speaking Europe) region of its channel program and next-generation AssuredSAN disk-to-disk data protection appliances targeted at small-to-medium businesses (SMBs).

The Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3000 Series, based on the company’s new 3000 storage platform announced in February, will be available through Avnet Technology Solutions, Open Storage Group who serve the D-A-CH region with a comprehensive range of data storage solutions for the IT channel. By including robust volume copy, snapshot and remote replication as standard in the AssuredSAN 3000 Series, Dot Hill makes affordable, comprehensive disaster recovery solutions available to the entry level space through its growing base of channel partners.

"After working with Dot Hill for several years on a project-by-project basis, we are very pleased to raise our partnership to a new level," stated Werner Habicht, Business Manager SAN & Storage at distributor Avnet Technology Solutions GmbH. "With the new channel strategy of Dot Hill we are able to provide our customers with robust, scalable storage solutions which have proven quality through the acceptance of several major OEMs in the last couple of years. In addition, Dot Hill has established a first class service structure to help integrators and VARs to install solutions in mission-critical environments at peace of mind."

Avnet began its European relationship with Dot Hill Systems in January 2009 through a distribution agreement which focused on supplying mid-market systems integrators with a robust platform of networked RAID solutions to address key vertical markets. With the introduction of Dot Hill’s new AssuredSAN 3000 Series and a structured channel program, Avnet now has a comprehensive storage and disaster recovery platform to address its growing IT channel throughout the D-A-CH region.

Warren Reid, director of marketing, Dot Hill Systems EMEA, commented: "Avnet has a proven track record in developing channels with very strong coverage in Europe, we are very confident that the AssuredSAN 3000 series will offer a significant competitive advantage to their partner base by delivering enterprise class disaster recovery solutions to the entry storage market."

The AssuredSAN 3000 Series bolsters the award-winning Dot Hill Partner Program by arming Dot Hill channel partners with a broad portfolio of storage solutions, extended warranties and professional services opportunities. Dot Hill provides extensive resources, tools and support to enable channel partners’ success, including lead generation, marketing assistance, opportunity registration discounts, and in-field sales support.  Backed by a three-year warranty, Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3000 Series storage systems are available in a wide variety of configurations including AssuredSAN ‘R’ models with AssuredRemote, AssuredSnap and AssuredCopy; AssuredSAN ‘S’ models with AssuredSnap and AssuredCopy; and AssuredSAN ‘C’ base models with free 60-day trial access to data protection software.