D&H Distributing Expanded HPE Partnership
The distributor has added HPE Networking hardware to its U.S. portfolio to boost AI-ready infrastructure offerings.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Data Centers
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D&H Distributing has expanded its partnership with HPE to include the company's full line of networking routers and switches. These products will be integrated into the D&H Advanced Solutions+ ecosystem to help partners support AI-ready infrastructure.
Why it matters
The deal aims to broaden access to critical networking hardware needed to build modern AI-ready environments. By integrating these tools, D&H provides its partner network with a simplified procurement path for essential data center technologies.
D&H Distributing now provides 24/7 presales and sales support for the newly added HPE Networking portfolio. The full range of routers and switches will be available for partner procurement by the end of September 2026.
The players
D&H Distributing
A Harrisburg-based technology distributor that provides supply chain and logistics services to IT solution providers.
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a multinational information technology company that offers cloud, data center, and edge computing solutions.
Jason Hernandez
He serves as the newly hired Vice President of HPE & Advanced Solutions+ Sales at D&H Distributing.
The details
The collaboration introduces a new networking track within the EPIC Partner Program to streamline hardware adoption for resellers. D&H also appointed Jason Hernandez to lead the sales strategy for this expanded HPE portfolio.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: D&H Distributing announced the partnership expansion.
End of September 2026: HPE Networking products become fully available to partners.
The Tech Race
Distributors are increasingly restructuring their product ecosystems around HPE Networking's AI-ready infrastructure portfolio to remain competitive in the data center market. This move signals a shift toward integrated hardware solutions that replace siloed procurement models for high-performance networking.
Resellers and IT solution providers can now access 24/7 sales support for HPE networking hardware through their existing D&H accounts. The inclusion of these products in the EPIC Partner Program simplifies the process of configuring and purchasing AI-ready networking gear.
The takeaway
Partners should review the new networking track within the EPIC Partner Program to optimize their AI-ready infrastructure deployments. Leveraging 24/7 presales support can help teams mitigate configuration errors during the procurement phase.
Further reading
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