EMC VSPEX reference architectures are simple, efficient, and flexible, and help reduce capital expenditures through validated and proven designs, higher system utilization, streamlined cabling, and fewer network connections. These solutions can also help to reduce operating expenditures by consolidating management tools and creating administrative task efficiencies, freeing IT engineers and architects to focus on more critical business needs. Additionally, these EMC VSPEX solutions are delivered by EMC and Lenovo channel partners and backed by EMC who supplies a single-point of technical support, consolidating IT support processes.