Partner Program Overview

At Force10, we understand that partnerships thrive when they are mutually beneficial. That's why we have built a dynamic reseller program in which we work with a network of leading technology partners to deliver best-in-class data center and enterprise infrastructure solutions. To attract and retain the partners that deliver value to customers, we provide advanced tools and technologies that are designed to grow your business, and enhance your profitability.

The Force10 Networks Partner Program has three key goals:

• Provide an aggressive high-margin, purpose-built reseller program that capitalizes on reselling leading products in fast growing markets
• Growth of your professional services revenue leveraging leading edge high density Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching, routing and security
• Increase the strategic value you bring your customers through innovative technologies that transform their networks into strategic assets at the lowest total cost of ownership.

Partner Program Benefits

• Program Structure
  Flexible and needs-driven, purpose built for partners that associate with leading technology companies
• Selling Resources
  Regional sales support, presentations, and all the information you need to shorten the sales cycle and close more deals.
• Marketing Resources
  A broad range of professional demand generation tools that allow you to execute high-quality campaigns economically.
• Technical Support
  24x7, phone and web-based support that enables you to offer and support mission-critical business solutions.

• Become a Force10 Reseller
• Contact an authorized Force10 Reseller

Partner Program Levels

Force10 Partner Benefit outline	Gold	Platinum
General Communications
Channel Partner Newsletters	X	X
Partner Webinars	X	X
Technical Resources
Web-Based Support	X	X
24x7 Telephone Technical Support	X	X
Training/Education Resources
Web-Based Free Training & Certifications	X	X
Technical Seminars	X	X
Sales and Marketing Resources
Inside & Field-Based Sales Support	X	X
Partner Portal Access	X	X
Web-Based Quoting / Configuration Tool	X	X
Channel Partner Resource Kits	X	X
Sales Programs	X	X
Partner Deal Registration (New Opportunity & New Acct Incentives)	X	X
Discounts on Internal Use and Demo Gear	X	X
Market Development Funds		X
Software Downloads		X
Beta Testing Program		X

Technology Alliance Program

Force10 Networks believes that certified and tested best of breed partnerships are the key to providing our customers with standards-based solutions to complex business problems.

• Technology Alliances
• Join Force10's Technology Program