D&H Distributing Expanded HPE Networking Access
The distributor has integrated HPE hardware into its sales ecosystem to provide partners with AI-ready infrastructure tools.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Data Centers
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D&H Distributing has expanded its partnership with HPE to include the distribution of routers and switches within the United States. These networking products are being added to the D&H Advanced Solutions+ ecosystem to support partner access to AI-ready infrastructure.
Why it matters
This expansion broadens the available supply chain for AI-ready networking gear, allowing regional IT partners to integrate HPE technology into their data center projects. It signifies a shift toward consolidating advanced hardware and support services under a single distribution umbrella.
D&H now provides 24/7 technical presales and sales support for the HPE Networking portfolio, which includes Juniper-branded routing and switching hardware. This support structure is integrated directly into the D&H Advanced Solutions+ ecosystem for its partners.
The players
D&H Distributing
A Harrisburg-based wholesale distributor providing technology hardware, software, and services to small-to-medium-sized businesses.
HPE
A provider of edge-to-cloud infrastructure, including server, storage, and networking hardware portfolios.
Jason Hernandez
The newly appointed Vice President of HPE & Advanced Solutions+ Sales at D&H Distributing.
The details
The expanded agreement brings HPE Networking routers and switches into the D&H Advanced Solutions+ program, a specialized channel for complex infrastructure components. Partners will be supported through the EPIC Partner Program, which is adding a dedicated networking track to manage these product lines. This integration facilitates the delivery of AI-ready networking stacks—the hardware and software combinations required to handle the bandwidth demands of large-scale artificial intelligence workloads.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: D&H Distributing announced the expansion of its HPE partnership.
End of September 2026: HPE Networking products become fully available to partners.
The Tech Race
This development follows an industry-wide trend toward integrating AI-ready infrastructure into standard data center architectures. By bringing HPE Networking hardware into its Advanced Solutions+ ecosystem, D&H is positioning itself to compete with larger distributors in the high-demand AI hardware market.
IT partners can access the full HPE Networking portfolio starting in late September 2026. Resellers will benefit from the new dedicated networking track within the EPIC Partner Program to streamline procurement for AI-ready deployments.
The takeaway
This partnership expansion centralizes specialized networking hardware within a broader distribution network to meet increasing demand for AI-capable infrastructure. Industry observers should watch for the launch of the new networking track within the EPIC Partner Program scheduled for the end of September 2026.
Further reading
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