Mntsnow
03-12-2004, 7:07 AM
Dell this week unveiled a server bundle including server virtualization software from VMware.
This is part of the Round Rock, Texas-based company's strategy to scale out its low-cost hardware in the enterprise data center. That plan has ignited a debate in the channel about VMware's channel strategy and Dell's ability to compete in this space.
The Dell-VMware Virtual Infrastructure configurations include two-way or four-way Dell PowerEdge 6650 servers running VMware ESX Server 2.0.1, VirtualCenter and VMotion; Dell/EMC Clariion CX300 or CX500 storage systems; and a Dell PowerEdge 1750 server running the VMware VirtualCenter Management Server. Read more (http://www.crn.com/sections/BreakingNews/dailyarchives.asp?ArticleID=48554)
This is part of the Round Rock, Texas-based company's strategy to scale out its low-cost hardware in the enterprise data center. That plan has ignited a debate in the channel about VMware's channel strategy and Dell's ability to compete in this space.
The Dell-VMware Virtual Infrastructure configurations include two-way or four-way Dell PowerEdge 6650 servers running VMware ESX Server 2.0.1, VirtualCenter and VMotion; Dell/EMC Clariion CX300 or CX500 storage systems; and a Dell PowerEdge 1750 server running the VMware VirtualCenter Management Server. Read more (http://www.crn.com/sections/BreakingNews/dailyarchives.asp?ArticleID=48554)