Product testing categories
The HP Hardware Provider program recognizes two categories of tested products: "Certified for HP-UX" products and "HP referenced products". The "Certified for HP-UX" category represents the highest level of testing for third-party products and HP customer are strongly encouraged to look for the "Certified for HP-UX" distinction when selecting partner products.
"Certified for HP-UX" testing program
Partners who want to make a greater commitment and who possess the appropriate level of technical expertise and product support infrastructure, can submit their products to the "Certified for HP-UX" testing program. "Certified for HP-UX" indicates that the product has undergone the highest level of testing available to partner products at an independent test facility under the guidance of HP. It is a symbol designed to promote customer confidence of the testing and service associated with the product.
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HP plans to aggressively market this distinction to our customers as a quality indicator of interoperability in the HP environment.
The "Certified for HP-UX" testing program is designed to increase product assurance and customer confidence with a more comprehensive and formal testing program. This program provides a means to ensure compatibility with our various server class machines and architecture. This certification program ensures that the product has gone through rigorous testing at an independent test facility and meets HP's high standards of quality and interoperability.
Apply for "Certified for HP-UX" testing program
Currently, our program is open to all third-party PCI, PCI-X and PCIe host bus adapters (HBA). The HP-UX platforms that are currently supported include the entire product line of HP 9000 and Integrity Servers and workstations.
The "Certified for HP-UX" distinction represents the highest level of testing for third-party products and we strongly encourage our customers to look for this distinction when selecting partner products.
Here's all you need to do to participate!
- You must first be an active member of DSPP. If you are not, register for this free program now. Then you can apply for membership in the HP Hardware Provider Program by logging in with your DSPP password.
- Review the "Certified for HP-UX" program requirements.
- To initiate certification, please contact the Hardware Provider Program coordinator by sending email to hphp.support@hp.com.
Your application will be reviewed and evaluated by our program and you can expect to be contacted by HP within four weeks.
If you have questions,view our certification FAQ orcontact the Hardware Provider Program coordinator through email hphp.support@hp.com.
Reference products
The reference partner products are those where the IHV is responsible for all product testing and agrees to provide adequate and quality support. The vendor agrees to technically support any HP customer who requires assistance with their products. Once the product has been ported and tested by the partner, it can then be listed as "referenced" in the HP Partner Hardware Product Solution Directory.
HPcomplementary products
Upon completion of "Certified for HP-UX" product testing, you have the opportunity to explore a reselling business arrangement with the Global Supply Operations (GSO) organization. Take advantage of the following benefits:
- Dedicated worldwide team to enable the resale of third-party partner products
- Promotion and mindshare with HP's sales force and channels
- Partner product that is typically integrated as part of HP's solution offering
- Joint marketing programs
Find out more today:
- See our certification FAQ
- If you have questions, please contact the HP Hardware Provider Program coordinator by sending email to hphp.support@hp.com
Customer support flow for hp products
Support for all third-party hardware provider products are the responsibility of the Hardware Provider partner. This includes all HP reference third-party products as well as "Certified for HP-UX" products.
However for "Certified for HP-UX" products, HP will provide assistance to the HP Hardware Provider program partner to resolve any interoperability problems. In all cases, the Hardware Provider partner is responsible for the technical support of their product. When applying for the "Certified for HP-UX" testing, vendors must provide support process and service information. Please see HP Hardware Provider "Certified for HP-UX" support requirements by clicking the "requirements" link in the blue navigation area on the right.
Customers with a solution consisting of a "Certified for HP-UX" product and an HP branded product that is under support with HP will receive support for the HP branded product. All support for referenced products are the responsibility of the HP Hardware Provider Partner. |
