Smartoptics Becoming Dell EMC Select Partner

Smartoptics AS, a provider of open optical networking solutions, has been qualified as a Dell EMC Select Partner in the Dell EMC Partner Program.

With this partnership in place, Dell EMC customers can order approved DWDM solutions for data center interconnect from Dell EMC. Becoming a Select Partner is an important element of Smartoptics’ partnering strategy.

After testing, Smartoptics storage extension products have been qualified for sales via the Select Program. The Partner Program for Select Partners is a resource that makes it easier for customers to acquire pretested, third-party solutions that can be purchased to complement any supported Dell EMC hardware.

Dell EMC and Smartoptics can offer al solution for extending SAN networks between data centers, using embedded DWDM transceivers that interconnect DELL EMC Connectrix switches over optical fiber in a cost-efficient way. The solution, which includes Smartoptics’ open line systems to extend reach and provide management and monitoring capabilities, enables a mix of 16/8Gb FC channels to be connected over distances up to 150km.

Per Burmasales director, Smartoptics, commented: “Becoming a Dell EMC Select Partner is a significant step for us and builds on the long relationship we have with EMC. This partnership is an important element in our strategy to expand our sales channels in close cooperation with leading IT System Houses.“

Mike Mitchell, partner manager, Dell EMC said: “With Smartoptics aboard our partner program, our customers can now easily acquire fully approved, state of the art DWDM equipment for data center interconnect and other infrastructure management needs. This is important to us since it helps us solve more customer needs, which expands our business opportunities.“