Connect+ Partner Program

Emulex believes in investing in partners who focus on selling networking solutions with value-added services. To support our partners’ investments in the 10Gb Ethernet platform and help them grow their business, Emulex has launched the Connect+ Partner Program. Emulex Connect Partners of any tier can become a Connect+ Partner when they qualify as a “value-added networking partner” and demonstrate commitment to selling 10GbE converged network solutions.

What Are the Connect+ Benefits?

As Connect+ Partners, resellers will get:

• All the benefits from the Emulex Connect Partner Program based on their assigned tier.
• Focused networking technology sales and technical support.
• Additional discounts based on volume for all Emulex 10GbE products via our 10GbE distribution channel.
• Possibly entitled to receive leads from Emulex sales and marketing activities. (Each request will be considered carefully by an Emulex account manager and the Emulex marketing team.)
• A partner company logo and link on the Emulex Connect+ Partner landing page.
• Access to all Emulex 10GbE product sales tools, product collateral, whitepapers and industry reports.

Who is Eligible for Connect+?

In order to qualify for Connect+ Partners must:

• Specialize in offering value-added services to sell I/O solutions.
• Provide technical support for their customers.
• Demonstrate the ability to sell end-to-end networking solutions via product and solution offerings.

What Is Required of Connect+ Partners?

Connect+ Partners must:

• Complete all basic requirements for their tier as stated in the Emulex Connect Partner Program.
• Have the required number of employees achieve a Level 2 Emulex Expert™ status by completing the OneConnect™ sales and technical tracks:
  • Authorized: 1 Employee
  • Gold: 2 Employees
  • Platinum: 4 Employees
• Achieve a consistent run-rate sales volume of Emulex 10GbE networking products.
• Display the Emulex company logo on their website.

How Can One Become a Connect+ Partner?

If partners meet the qualifying criteria and are interested in becoming a Connect+ Partner they can contact their sales representative. If partners are new to the Emulex Connect Partner Program, they can email reseller@remove-this.emulex.com or click here for more info. Emulex will make sure the reseller is put into contact with the correct person.