In today’s server intensive environment combined with the ever expanding demand for storage, Corporations must not only be aware of changes in technologies, but of the new strategies and solutions in our ever changing environment. Planning these strategies and solutions, as well as their implementation, are the ingredients for strategic and controlled growth. Vicom has teamed with IBM and has opened our new Business Partner Innovation Center (BPIC) at our headquarters in Farmingdale, NY. Vicom’s facility is available to both customers and potential customers for demonstrations, proof of concepts as well as laboratory and a technical training center.
Vicom’s dedicated team of certified consultants can work with you in designing your solution, conduct product briefings, present solution demonstrations, and conduct proof of concepts. The total of which gives you the ability to make the best decision possible for your strategic needs.
Innovation Center’s (BPIC) Equipment:
Vicom’s Innovation Center (BPIC) is an environment that is continually refreshed with the latest technology to give you state of art choices. Our products include:
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IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC)
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IBM TotalStorage DS4800 with Fibre and SATA Drives
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IBM TotalStorage DS8100 with 15K Drives
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IBM 3583 Gen 3 LTO tape Library – 72 slots
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IBM/Brocade 2GB SAN Fabric
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IBM/McData 4GB SAN Fabric
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IBM pSeries 570 – Power 5
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IBM pSeries 520 – Power 5
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IBM OpenPower 720 and IBM OpenPower 710
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IBM xSeries 460 – 8 way Intel Server
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IBM Net Apps – N5200
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Multiple IBM BladeCenter eServer Chassis
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Various Sun and HP Servers for Interoperability testing.
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HP Storageworks MSA1000 for Heterogeneous Demonstration with SVC
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IBM T221 High Resolution Flat Panel
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Various IBM Thinkpad and ThinkCentre Desktops demonstrating ThinkVantage Solutions
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Many more IBM Technologies can be brought in upon request for testing and evaluation
Benefits:
State of the art technology.
Local facility for new product demonstrations and presentations.
Save time and investment when conducting proofs of concept.
Vicom resource capability to provide client skills transfer.
Multi-vendor environment to ensure new technologies will integrate in your enterprise.
Validation of complex environments to ensure systems compatibility.
No disruption to production for testing, code evaluation, skills building.
For more information or to schedule a visit contact BPIC@vicomnet.com or call 631.694.3900.
