Hardware

Hardware Solutions

  • Account Management and Value for Money

    "During the past 6 months the JAMES Project has been involved in procuring a large volume of hardware, with a similar level of supporting software.  SBL have been instrumental in this process being both smooth and obtaining value for money options.   The level of professionalism is a welcoming addition to the company as a whole; they act with a level that is not often seen in the arena they operate within.  I have been impressed with the flexibility and drive to provide the best level of support. Their understanding of the Market place and the nature of the Defence environment and its unique constraints is a credit to them, and I hope to be continuing to engage with SBL in the future."

    Stewart Ward
    ISPM JAMES Project
Hardware Supplier


Desktop PC’s, Laptops, Thin Client
SBL offers a full portfolio of endpoint devices from leading vendors, complemented by a full configuration & implementation & support service, including imaging & installation of aftermarket CESG approved encryption solutions.

We have strategic partnerships with Dell, HP, Fujitsu, Toshiba and Lenovo to name a few,

SBL can also deliver a wide array of ruggedized laptop computers for use in more challenging environments, including leading vendors such as Panasonic, General Dynamics Itronix, Blazepoint & Getac.

Servers  
SBL is able to provide a full array of server solutions, including the latest Mainframe systems, through high-end & mid-range servers, from the world’s leading manufacturers, to provide consolidated computing in the largest enterprise data centres. From the most demanding high performance, high integrity enterprise computing scenarios to solutions for the branch office, SBL can offer an end-to-end service of supply, configuration & support. Solutions include:

  • Mainframe/High End Servers – IBM System Z, Fujitsu GlobalServer, HP SuperDome
  • Mid-range – IBM System X, Fujitsu Primergy SPARC for UNIX, HP Integrity & Bladesystem, Dell PowerEdge (Blade & Rack)
  • Entry-Level/Branch Office – HP Proliant, Dell PowerEdge (Tower), Fujitsu Primergy TX Tower

Storage Infrastructure
SBL can deliver storage solutions to meet the most demanding requirements for performance & value. SBL’s can deliver, configure & install storage solutions to meet the needs of every customer. Core storage vendors include:

  • HP StorageWorks  - Enterprise Virtual Array SAN, X-series Network Attached Storage, E-Series  Enterprise Systems Library, standalone Tape Drives & Blade units
  • Dell – EqualLogic PS Series Enterprise Class SAN, CX, AX & PowerVault MD series SAN Arrays, & PowerVault Tape Libraries & standalone Tape Drives
  • EMC – Celerra Enterprise Class Unified Storage SAN & NAS, CLARiiON mid-range NAS, Centera Content Addressed Storage
  • NetApp – FAS Series Unified Storage SAN & NAS, V series Storage Controllers
  • IBM – System Storage & TotalStorage SAN, System Storage N Series NAS

SBL can also deliver a full portfolio of storage, backup & disaster recovery solutions from other notable vendors such as Quantum, Overland, Hitachi, Tandberg, Platespin etc.

Network Infrastructure
SBL partners with the  leading Networking vendors & service providers to provide the full range of network Voice, Data, & VoIP technologies & deliver, install & configure solutions via all transmission methods. Leading manufacturers represented include:

  • Cisco – the leading networking manufacturer with a huge range of routers, switches, WLAN solutions, network management solutions, storage networking, & leading Unified Communications, universal gateways, optical networking etc
  • Check Point – the leading network security vendor, with a comprehensive array of dedicated gateway security solutions including VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Content Filtering  etc
  • Juniper – a leading networking vendor with a vast array of solutions in routing & switching, network security, application acceleration, WAN optimisation
  • HP Procurve – SBL can offer HP’s full range of solutions to promote collaboration & mobility while simplified network systems & management tools assist in cost reduction

SBL can also deliver a complete set of solutions from other notable vendors in the networking space, including Microsoft (Unified Communications & Network Infrastructure), Avaya, Siemens Enterprise Communications, Clearswift,  Websense, Riverbed, Bluecoat, SourceFire, AEP, Barracuda, Barron McCann & Thales e-security among many others.