thinkkurzdorfer when you thinkserver aug 2013
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ThinkKurzdorfer When you ThinkServer Aug 2013. Jeff Kurzdorfer , Channel Account Specialist. ThinkKurzdorfer when you ThinkServer. Choosing the Right Server. Operating Systems. Warranties. Programs. Resources. BRILLIANTLY VERSATILE FOR BUSINESS. Selecting the right server. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ThinkKurzdorfer When you
ThinkServer Aug 2013
Jeff Kurzdorfer, Channel Account Specialist
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ThinkKurzdorfer when you ThinkServer
Resources
Choosing the Right ServerOperating Systems
Programs
Warranties
BRILLIANTLY VERSATILE FOR BUSINESS.
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SELECTING THE RIGHT SERVER
Questions to Ask When Selecting a Server• Rack vs. Tower• Processor• Memory• Storage• Operating Systems
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Racks– Standard HW RAID adapter
– HDD Hot Swap
– Easy 3-step installation rail kits
– Standard web remote management
– EasyManage, EasyStart and EasyUpdate
– SmartGrid individual server and server group power management
Hot Swap PSU iKVM Standard
– Utilization of AMT
– TMM
RACKS Tower
– Entry Level
– Small Businesses
– Single Processor
TOWERS
TS130
TS430
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Types of Processors Intel® Xeon® Processor Family Single Quad Core up to Dual 8
Core Virtualization
PROCESSORS
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TICK-TOCK DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture
TOCK
NewMicro-
architecture
Merom
65nm
TICK
Penryn
NewProcess Technology
45nm
Intel® MicroarchitectureCodename Nehalem
TOCK
NewMicro-
architecture
Nehalem
45nm
TICK
Westmere
32nm
NewProcess Technology
Intel® MicroarchitectureCodename Sandy Bridge
TOCK
SandyBridge
32nm
NewMicro-
architecture
TICK
Ivy Bridge
22nm
NewProcess Technology
Intel® MicroarchitectureCodename Haswell
TOCK
Haswell
22nm
NewMicro-
architecture
TICK
Future
14nm
NewProcess Technology
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MEMORY, STORAGE & POWER Memory
– 1333 vs. 1600– When to add memory– Virtualization
Storage– Lenovo/EMC– Same great storage with a great new name.
Power–Redundant Power–What are they using for power protection–Replacing older systems–Growing the business
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Lenovo Reseller Option Kit 2012 (ROK)– Microsoft Server 2012– Works well with ThinkServer EasyStartup and EasyManage Software
Warranties– Benefits– Best options– Costs
OPERATING SYSTEM AND WARRANTIES
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Retail/Front office apps /File
Performance:UDIMM ECC memory
App server /DB server/Mail
server
BI / DI, Big data, compute intense
Back office/ DB / Dept or LOB
apps
THINKSERVER CUSTOMER FOR LIFE
Storage: Enterprise SATA/SAS
Virtualization: server, VDI, IDV
Networking:Dual port NIC
Management:iKVM
Performance:2nd CPU E5-24xx
Protection: Hardware RAID
Networking:Quad port NIC
Performance:RDIMM ECC memory
Storage: Rack-deployed NAS
HBA adapter
Protection: HW RAID upgrades
Performance:2nd CPU E5-26xx
Storage: HBA adapter
Networking:10GB NIC
Performance:ECC memory
Disaster recovery / data
backup
Storage: Tower NAS
Redundancy:2nd power supply
Backup: RDX and LTO tape
Power:UPS & PDU Management:
KVM console
rack enclosures
Storage: Rack-deployed NAS
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Program Program Funding Method Frequency TermsTopSeller Volume Delegation Upfront Discount
3% to 5% depending on product and quantity
n/a Must ask Ingram Micro for discount
New Customer Bonus 4%-1-% rebate paid on backend Payments processed twice a month
Must EDI or Web report end-user sales
TopSeller Rebate Program 1.5% to 2.5% rebate on TopSeller systems purchased paid on the backend
Payments processed monthly
Ingram Micro provides POS report
Pre-Approved Bids (PAB) Upfront discount n/a Must ask Ingram Micro for discount
Partner Demo Program Backend Discount – up to 35% off Bid Index or Entitlement price
Claims processed once a month
Must submit claim form
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ON CHANNEL PROGRAMS
Email Jeff for more information on the Lenovo Channel Programs!
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New Ingram Micro customers Lenovo Configurator Tool www.thinkserverconfig.com Better pricing Channel programs Suggestions, questions and topics for weekly ThinkKurzdorfer email and
webinar on September 26, 2013
Email: [email protected]: 716-633-3600 x 66628
THINKKURZDORFER X 66628
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QUESTIONS??
Remember…when you ThinkServer, ThinkKurzdorfer
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The winner of a
Lenovo ThinkServer TS130is…….
When you ThinkServer, ThinkKurzdorfer
