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Exhibit 10.13  

EQUALLOGIC

INTERNATIONAL VALUE ADDED RESELLER AGREEMENT  

        THIS VALUE ADDED RESELLER AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated as of the 1st day of January, 2007 (the "Effective
Date"), is by and between EqualLogic, Inc., a Delaware corporation having its principal offices at 9 Townsend West Nashua, New Hampshire 03063 ("EqualLogic"),
and                        ("VAR"), a
corporation having its principal offices at                        . 

        Subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, EqualLogic hereby accepts VAR as a Value Added Reseller of the EqualLogic storage products described on the attached  Schedule 1 (the "Products"). NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Equallogic and VAR, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows: 

SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS  

        Capitalized terms referred to herein that are not defined herein shall have the following meanings: 

        "Confidential Information" means any competitively sensitive or secret business, marketing, or technical information of EqualLogic. In all
cases, EqualLogic's Confidential Information shall include the Software and Documentation, the pricing and cost of its products (including its deal registration process), its supplier and customer
lists, sales strategies, business and marketing plans, production processes and techniques, research and development data and inventions, assets or liabilities, financial condition, prospects, and any
other information that is marked "confidential" or "proprietary" or that given its nature should reasonably be considered to be Confidential Information. Confidential Information shall not include,
however, information that (1) is generally known to the public or readily ascertainable from public sources (other than as a result of a breach of this Agreement by VAR or any
of its employees), (2) is independently developed without reference to or reliance on any Confidential Information, or (3) is obtained from an independent third party who created or
acquired such information without reference to or reliance on Confidential Information. 

        "Customer" means an Eligible Prospect that has paid for the license of the Products and has by shipment of the Products agreed to
EqualLogic's end user agreement and limited warranty included in the shipment of the Products. 

        "Documentation" means the user documentation relating to the Products provided by EqualLogic to VAR and any other documentation provided
to VAR by EqualLogic for VAR to provide to Eligible Prospects. The Documentation shall include all changes provided to VAR or applicable Eligible Prospects by EqualLogic. 

        "Eligible Prospects" means any potential end user customer, or reseller acknowledged in writing by EqualLogic to be an EqualLogic
Authorized Value Added Reseller. 

        "Hardware" means any Equallogic PS Series array along with customer manuals generally supplied by EqualLogic for use with the Hardware. 

        "License Agreement" means EqualLogic's current End User License Agreement as outlined on the EqualLogic Partner extranet, which may be
modified by EqualLogic from time to time, that governs the Customer's use of the Products (a current copy of which is attached hereto as  Schedule 3) or in such other form as EqualLogic may approve
in writing.    EqualLogic reserves the right to require different terms
and conditions for each Eligible Prospect depending on the circumstances. EqualLogic shall provide a copy of the License Agreement with each product shipment. 

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        "Object Code" means computer programs assembled, compiled, or converted to magnetic or electronic binary form on software or hardware
media, which are readable and usable by computer equipment, but not generally readable by humans without reverse assembly, reverse compiling, reverse conversion, reverse engineering and/or any other
disassembly or decompilation. 

        "Products" means, collectively, the Hardware, Software, and Third Party Products supplied in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement. 

        "Software" means EqualLogic's storage management software products and related Documentation made generally available by EqualLogic from
time to time. The Software shall be provided in Object Code form only. No source code will be provided. The term "Software" shall include any and all software, firmware, and micro code running on
Hardware or any computer system, including all Maintenance Releases and updates supplied in accordance with this Agreement. 

        "Territory" means            

        "Third Party Products" means any hardware or software licensed or distributed by EqualLogic to Customer under this Agreement, the
intellectual property rights for which are not owned by EqualLogic. 

SECTION 2: APPOINTMENT OF VAR  

	2.1
	Distribution License to VAR. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, EqualLogic grants to VAR a
non-exclusive, non-transferable right and license, during the term of this Agreement and solely within the Territory to market, demonstrate, and distribute the Products solely
to Eligible Prospects.

	2.2
	Training, Demonstration and Development Units. VAR may purchase two Products, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement for the non-refundable training and demonstration unit price described in Schedule 2 and may use such Products for internal
uses only (subject to the restriction set forth herein and the License Agreement). For these purposes, internal use refers only to use of the Products to assist in the provision of sales
demonstrations, training, professional services and/or support services to specific Customers as contemplated under Sections 3.7 of this Agreement. VAR is prohibited from using the Products to develop
modifications and/or derivatives of any nature for the purpose of redistribution without the express prior written consent of EqualLogic in each instance. These Training, Demonstration and Development
licenses may not be resold except as provided in Schedule 2.

	2.3
	Orders for Products. All orders for Products shall be submitted by VAR to EqualLogic on VAR's standard purchase order and
must specify model numbers, quantities and required delivery dates. All orders are subject to acceptance by EqualLogic which shall be deemed to have occurred upon shipment to VAR or VAR's Customer.
All orders must include all Customer information including name, address, contact name and phone number. All shipments shall occur under the shipment terms detailed on Schedule 5. The terms of
this Agreement shall prevail over any different or additional terms contained in any order or other document submitted by VAR. VAR may not reschedule any part of an order less than ten
(10) calendar days before the scheduled shipment date, or cancel any part of an order less than thirty (30) calendar days before the scheduled shipment date. Orders cancelled less than
(30) calendar days before the scheduled shipment date will be subject to a 20% of EqualLogic's U.S. Customer list price cancellation charge. 

SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITIES  

	3.1
	Promotion. VAR shall use commercially reasonable efforts to promote and market the Products to Eligible Prospects in the
Territory during the term of this Agreement. EqualLogic shall have 

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the
right to review in advance any marketing materials to be used to promote the Products to Eligible Prospects. EqualLogic's web and software content ("Content") may be utilized by the VAR in the
promotion of the EqualLogic Products with the following restrictions: (i) this usage right is dependent on the VAR utilizing the Content on an "as is" basis, (ii) any modifications to
this Content must be pre-approved in writing by EqualLogic before being utilized by the VAR, and (iii) any such Content that is password protected (requires the VAR to submit a
password to obtain the Content) may not be redistributed to any party without the prior written consent of EqualLogic.    Any product reviews of the EqualLogic Products paid for, conducted
by or otherwise commissioned by the VAR must be approved in writing by EqualLogic prior to being placed into the public domain. All of the foregoing Content and any modifications thereto, and all
intellectual property rights therein, shall be owned exclusively by EqualLogic. 

	3.2
	Sales, Forecast and Pipeline. VAR shall provide information regarding its sales, forecasts and pipeline activity for the
Products in such form and with such level of detail as may be reasonably requested by EqualLogic. EqualLogic shall utilize this information only in its business management. VAR must register all deals
via the EQUALLOGIC PSPP website.

	3.3
	Product Prices. VAR shall pay EqualLogic the minimum fees set forth on Schedule 1 attached hereto on orders of
Products for delivery within the Territory which are accepted during the Term of this Agreement by EqualLogic. Prices shall not apply to orders which request shipment more than three months after
receipt of order. Prices on the attached Schedule 1 apply only to purchases for use in the Territory. In order for VAR to receive the registered prices listed in Schedule 1, VAR must
register each opportunity as detailed on EqualLogic's Partner extranet. Although EqualLogic may provide quotation assistance to assist VAR in the pricing of the product, the prices set out in
Schedule1 shall govern all orders placed by VAR unless the parties otherwise agree in writing. The discounted prices allowed under this Section are VAR's sole compensation for its purchases and
services under this Agreement. EqualLogic may in its sole discretion change prices on the Products upon 30 days written notice to the VAR. Prices do not include freight, taxes, insurance,
customs, import duties, local delivery, special handling or any special packaging. VAR shall have the full freedom to determine the prices that it charges its Customers for the Products.

	3.4
	Out-of-Territory Exception: At EqualLogic's sole discretion, individual Product purchases may be
approved for sale outside Territory. VAR shall notify EqualLogic promptly upon determining that an order is destined for export. Exception approval must be in writing from EqualLogic, and different
Product pricing may apply.

	3.5
	Delivery Shipment shall be as outlined in EqualLogic's standard terms and conditions (a current copy is included on
Schedule 5). Title (other than to the Software which shall remain with EqualLogic) and risk of loss of the Products shall pass to the VAR as detailed on Schedule 5. VAR shall be
responsible for storage charges, if any, and for transportation and insurance charges. EqualLogic shall not be liable for delays for cause beyond EqualLogic's control. In the event EqualLogic ships to
VAR for redistribution to end user, VAR shall not remove, alter, substitute or otherwise modify the contents of the Product as shipped by EqualLogic.

	3.6
	Sales Support; License Agreement. EqualLogic and VAR shall each assign a relationship account manager for each Eligible
Prospect, who shall jointly determine the sales strategy for such Eligible Prospect. Confidential Information may only be disclosed or provided to Eligible Prospects who have executed a
confidentiality agreement supplied or approved by EqualLogic, and only to the extent reasonably necessary to market and sell the Products. Copies of the Products (and/or any access to the Products)
shall be provided to an Eligible Prospect (for use, or any other purpose) only pursuant to the License Agreement furnished with the Product. 

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        3.7    Training.    EqualLogic shall provide sales and technical training to VAR for the purposes of marketing and
selling the Products, subject to Section 7.4 hereof. VAR shall maintain trained staff in accordance with EqualLogic's Partner Program as outlined on the EqualLogic partner extranet. EqualLogic
reserves the right to modify these training requirements from time to time. As part of its obligation under this agreement, EqualLogic will make trained technical support engineers available to VAR's
authorized contacts to answer technical questions and address potential errors in the Products. Such availability may be by telephone, fax, electronic mail or other means as determined necessary by
EqualLogic. EqualLogic will make such support available to VAR during its normal hours of operation. 

	3.7
	Technical Services.

	3.7.1
	Installation Support.    VAR shall be responsible for the successful installation of the Products. Upon
installation, the VAR must ensure that the Customer also registers the product for support directly with EqualLogic.

	3.7.2
	Maintenance Services.    VAR may sell EqualLogic Maintenance and Support Services contracts for the Products
directly to its Customers for the first year following the Customer's purchase of Products. Thereafter, EqualLogic Maintenance and Support Services contract renewals may be sold by VAR to the extent
that (a) VAR is still an authorized value added reseller for the Products, and (b) EqualLogic is still supporting such Products for its customers and resellers. A description of
EqualLogic's current standard Maintenance and Support Services is included herein as Schedule 4 (this schedule may be modified by EqualLogic from time to time). VAR shall charge Customers for
Maintenance and Support Services based on EqualLogic's then current standard price for such services and shall receive a discount for such services as described in Schedule 1 to this Agreement.
Each Party shall designate a support contact person to serve as the principal contact for support issues.

	3.7.3
	Accessories:    Product only includes power cords when shipped to selective geographies. Where Product does
not include power cords, VAR shall, at VAR's expense, procure and supply to Customer any and all power cords required by Customer for proper Product
operation.

	3.8
	Security Screening    VAR shall provide EqualLogic with the necessary information required of EqualLogic to
screen Customers as required by the United States Government or by applicable law. This information includes at a minimum for each order the items outlined on the Customer form as outlined on the
EqualLogic Partner extranet (a current copy of which is listed as Schedule 6). 

SECTION 4: TERM  

	4.1
	Term.    Subject to earlier termination as provided herein, this Agreement shall have an initial term
commencing on the Effective Date of this Agreement and continuing until December 31, 2007. Unless notified in writing by EqualLogic, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive
12 month periods. 

        This
Agreement may be terminated earlier, at EqualLogic's election, if VAR if (i) VAR fails to perform its obligations hereunder in any material respect; provided that EqualLogic
notifies VAR of such breach and gives VAR a reasonable period of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days to cure such breach from the date of such notification being given; or
(ii) effective immediately and without any requirement of notice, in the event that (a) VAR files a petition in bankruptcy or winding up, files a petition seeking any reorganization,
arrangement, composition or similar relief under any law regarding insolvency or relief for debtors; or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (b) a receiver, trustee or similar
officer is appointed for the business or property of VAR, (c) any involuntary petition or proceeding under bankruptcy or insolvency law is instituted against VAR and is not stayed, enjoined, or
discharged within 60 days, or (d) VAR adopts a resolution for, or undertakes to effect a, 

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discontinuance
of its business or dissolution. During the continuation of any breach of this Agreement by VAR, EqualLogic shall have the right to suspend shipments (including stoppage in transit) in
addition to any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity or under this Agreement. Termination by EqualLogic for material breach shall not limit any other rights EqualLogic may have as a
result of a breach or failure of VAR to satisfy any provision of this Agreement. 

	4.2
	Effect. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the licenses granted under Section 2 (including all
rights to market and distribute the Products) shall terminate and VAR shall immediately deliver to EqualLogic, at VAR's own expense, all copies of the Products and any other materials related to
EqualLogic in the possession of VAR; provided, however that unless this Agreement is terminated by EqualLogic due to a material breach by VAR, VAR's license to use the Products for internal
development purposes as described in Section 2.2 shall continue provided VAR has previously purchased a fully-paid up perpetual license prior to such termination date. All
authorized sublicenses of Products to Customers pursuant to License Agreements shall continue after termination of this Agreement until the termination of such License Agreements; provided that any
amendments to such License Agreements shall require the written consent of EqualLogic. Sections 4.2 and 5 through 16 hereof shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall
thereafter remain in effect in accordance with their terms. 

SECTION 5: TITLE; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  

	5.1
	Title to Software. The Software is (a) protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, treaties, and
conventions (b) copyrighted work under U.S. and foreign laws; (c) protected as trade secrets and Confidential Information. EqualLogic retains all right, title, and interest in and to the
Software, and all patent, copyright, trade secret and other intellectual property rights contained therein and all derivatives thereto, subject only to the licenses granted to VAR in Section 2
hereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as limiting or
restricting in any manner EqualLogic's right or ability to market, distribute, license or otherwise exploit in any manner the Products, or to appoint dealers, distributors, resellers, licensees,
agents or representatives of any kind for the Products. VAR agrees that all intellectual property rights and all other ownership in any ideas, modifications, or suggestions it proposes, creates, or
authors relating to the Products ("Suggestions") are hereby assigned to EqualLogic and shall be the sole and exclusive property of EqualLogic. EqualLogic shall have sole discretion as to whether and
how to implement any such Suggestions into the Products.

	5.2
	Enforcement. VAR shall enforce against all Customers and other third parties (such as subcontractors to VAR) the
provisions of any agreement (including but not limited to any License Agreement) that VAR is a party to, that affect EqualLogic's proprietary or confidentiality rights in the Products or in any other
intellectual property rights of EqualLogic. If VAR learns that any such person has breached any such provision, VAR will immediately notify EqualLogic and take, at VAR's expense, all steps that may be
available to it to enforce the License Agreement, including but not limited to availing itself of actions for seizure or injunctive relief. If VAR fails to take these steps in a timely and adequate
manner, EqualLogic may, at VAR's expense, (i) take them in its own or VAR's name, (ii) take all other necessary steps to prevent subsequent unauthorized use or dissemination, and/or
(iii) demand return of all Confidential Information and enter VAR's or other applicable entities' facilities to collect such Confidential Information.

	5.3
	Restrictions. Except as expressly permitted in this Agreement, VAR shall not, and shall not permit others to,
(i) use, modify, copy, or otherwise reproduce the Products in whole or in part, (ii) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code 

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form
or structure of any Software sold with or contained in the Products, (iii) distribute, sublicense, assign, share, timeshare, sell, rent, lease, grant a security interest in, use for
service bureau purposes, or otherwise transfer the Products or VAR's right to use the Products, or (iv) remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Products (including without limitation,
any copyright, trademark or "powered by EqualLogic" notices). VAR may not use the Products in any way except as expressly provided in this Agreement and may not appoint any
sub-distributors or resellers without EqualLogic's prior written consent and then only if (i) each such sub-distributor or reseller is bound by a written agreement with
EqualLogic (ii) VAR does not grant a sub-distributor or reseller any right relative to the Products not granted by EqualLogic; 

	5.4
	Trademarks; Advertising. During the term of this Agreement, VAR is authorized by EqualLogic to use the phrase "AUTHORIZED
EQUALLOGIC VAR" in connection with the VAR's promotion and sale of the Products. EqualLogic's trademarks may be used by VAR only to denote the origin of the Products. If used, they shall be depicted
in capital letters with the appropriate notation for U.S. registered trademarks and common law trademarks and a notation that the marks are owned by EqualLogic. Any other use of trademarks, trade
names or logos of EqualLogic or its suppliers shall be subject to express prior approval of EqualLogic. In all other respects, this Agreement confers no right or license with regard to EqualLogic's
trade name, trademarks, service marks, logos, or packaging, or any related goodwill, all of which shall be the exclusive property of EqualLogic. VAR shall immediately notify EqualLogic upon discovery
of any infringement or other misuse of thereof. EqualLogic reserves the right to amend any EqualLogic trademark, service mark or logo and agrees to notify VAR of any such amendments that are relevant
to VAR's business. VAR agrees to ensure that its use of any such mark and/or logo is amended accordingly. VAR shall not place VAR's own mark on any of the Products or their packaging without
EqualLogic's prior written consent. VAR shall not remove, obscure or otherwise deface any of EqualLogic's trademarks, service marks or logos on any of the Products. VAR shall assist EqualLogic, at
EqualLogic's request, in perfecting and maintaining EqualLogic's rights under trademark and similar laws in the Territory by advising EqualLogic of any special registration, recording, or notice
requirements. EqualLogic may identify VAR as a sales partner in EqualLogic advertising and marketing materials. VAR shall not make any representations concerning the Products that are inconsistent
with EqualLogic's marketing materials and advertising which are provided to VAR or made available by EqualLogic. 

SECTION 6: CONFIDENTIALITY  

	6.1
	Confidentiality. VAR agrees at all times to maintain the complete confidentiality of the Software and any schematics or
similar materials related to the Products and all other Confidential Information and not to use, copy or disclose the Products and other Confidential Information except as expressly permitted by this
Agreement. Confidential Information shall include but not be limited to information relating to the performance, functionality, reliability or any benchmarking tests or results of the EqualLogic
Products. VAR agrees to limit disclosure of such Confidential Information to its employees who reasonably require access to such information to enable VAR to carry out its rights and obligations under
this Agreement and who are bound by a written agreement to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information no less protective than the provisions of this Section 6.

	6.2
	Required Disclosure. VAR may disclose necessary portions of the Products or other Confidential Information to
governmental regulatory authorities if such disclosure is required for compliance with applicable laws, but VAR shall notify EqualLogic of the applicable legal requirements before such disclosure
occurs and VAR shall use its best efforts to help EqualLogic obtain 

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protection
as may be available to preserve the confidentiality of such information following disclosure. 

	6.3
	Protection of Products. EqualLogic shall have the right to enter the premises of VAR at any time upon reasonable request
during regular business hours in a non-disruptive manner, for the purpose of inspecting the location and use of the Products and the standard procedures of VAR regarding retention,
safekeeping, and disposal of all materials pertaining thereto.

	6.4
	General. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon any termination of VAR's right to possess and/or use
Confidential Information, VAR shall turn over to EqualLogic (or, if agreed by EqualLogic, destroy) any disk drives, storage arrays, software media, documentation, drawings, blueprints, notes,
memoranda, specifications, devices, documents, or any other tangible embodiments of any such Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, VAR agrees that money
damages would not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Section 6 and that in addition to all other remedies that may be available, EqualLogic shall be entitled to seek equitable relief
as a remedy for such breach. 

SECTION 7: FEES AND CHARGES; PAYMENT  

	7.1
	Hardware and Software License Fees. All agreements shall provide for the payment of hardware and software license fees
("Fees") by Customers directly to VAR and VAR shall be responsible for invoice and collection of such Fees. The fees to be paid by VAR to EqualLogic are set forth in  Schedule 1. VAR shall pay
EqualLogic all fees due within thirty (30) days from the date EqualLogic ships the Products to VAR or a
Customer.

	7.2
	Maintenance Fees. VAR shall be responsible for invoicing and collection of maintenance fees from Customers to whom it has
sold Maintenance and Support Services. VAR shall pay EqualLogic within thirty (30) days following the date of associated Product shipment, and renewals thereafter as long as the Customer
remains on active maintenance with VAR, the fees for such Maintenance and Support fees as described on Schedule 1 (the "Maintenance Fee").

	7.3
	Records and Inspection Rights. VAR will keep and maintain proper records and books of account relating to its
distribution of the Products to Customers. EqualLogic may have an independent audit firm inspect and audit on its behalf, any such records to verify VAR's compliance with its payment obligations
hereunder. Any such inspection will be conducted during regular business hours, upon at least five (5) business days advance written notice, at VAR's offices in a manner that does not
unreasonably interfere with VAR's business activities. The person or entity conducting such audit must execute an appropriate confidentiality agreement with respect to VAR's non-public or
proprietary information. Such inspection shall be at EqualLogic's cost and expense, unless the inspection reveals that VAR underpaid the amount actually owing by five percent (5%) or more over any
quarterly period, in which case VAR shall pay such reasonable out of pocket costs and expenses. Such audits may be conducted no more than once in any twelve (12) month period. In the event that
EqualLogic wishes to inspect such books and records, VAR will make all relevant records available. VAR shall use reasonable commercial efforts to compel its Customers to permit EqualLogic to inspect
the records of such Customer as provided in this Section, the cost of such inspections to be borne equally by the parties and the parties agree to discuss in good faith the necessity of any such
inspection.

	7.4
	Training Costs. Each party shall cover their own costs with regards to training of the VAR staff. These costs include any
travel expenses incurred as a result of this training.

	7.5
	Taxes. VAR shall collect, report, and pay to the relevant taxing authority, and indemnify EqualLogic for any liability
relating to, all applicable excise, property, value-added tax (VAT), sales and use, or similar taxes, any withholding requirement in addition to or in lieu thereof, 

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and
any customs, import, export or other duties, levies, tariffs, taxes, or other similar charges (except for taxes related to EqualLogic's income) that are imposed by any jurisdiction relating to
VAR's obligations herein. 

	7.6
	Payment Terms and Interest. Standard payment terms are net 30 days from the date of shipment unless otherwise
agreed in writing by EqualLogic's Chief Financial Officer or his designee. On occasion alternative payment terms may need to be set when orders exceed VAR's established credit limit or if a shipment
is being shipped outside of the United States or Canada (these terms will be set prior to any shipment of products to the VAR. VAR may make payments to EqualLogic via a major credit card; however a 3%
processing fee will be added on all credit card orders. Any payment which is delayed for more than thirty (30) days beyond the due date shall be subject to an interest and service charge of one
and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or, if less, the maximum allowed by applicable law, compounded monthly from the date such payment first became due until paid.

	7.7
	Payment Method. All payments made hereunder shall be made in U.S. dollars by wire transfer, check, or other reasonable
payment means and to such bank account(s) indicated by EqualLogic in writing from time to time. 

SECTION 8: WARRANTY; LIMITATIONS  

	8.1
	Disclaimer. OTHER THAN THE LIMITED WARRANTY MADE DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS OF THE PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO AND AS EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, EQUALLOGIC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO ANY PRODUCT OR AS TO ANY SERVICES RENDERED TO VAR, ITS CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER PERSON. EQUALLOGIC RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO CHANGE ITS WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICIES AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND WITHOUT LIABILITY TO VAR OR ANY OTHER PERSON. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, EQUALLOGIC DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON
INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF THE TRADE.

	8.2
	Limitations. The cumulative liability of EqualLogic to VAR for all claims relating to the Products and any services
EqualLogic renders hereunder, in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount of all fees paid by VAR to EqualLogic under this Agreement within the prior year. This limitation shall
not apply to the indemnification provided in Section 9 below. In no event shall either party be liable to the other for any consequential, special, incidental or other indirect damages,
including without limitation lost profits, even if advised of the possibility thereof, except that this limitation shall not apply to a breach by VAR of Sections 5.3 or a breach by a party of
Section 6. 

SECTION 9: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION  

	9.1
	Indemnification By EqualLogic. EqualLogic shall (as long as VAR is not in default under this Agreement or any other
agreement with EqualLogic) defend and indemnify VAR from and against any and all damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' reasonable fees, incurred by VAR in connection with any third-party
claim of infringement by the Products of any U.S copyright or misappropriation of any trade secret, provided EqualLogic is promptly notified of any and all threats, claims and proceedings related
thereto and given reasonable assistance by VAR and the opportunity to assume sole control over defense and settlement of any claim. 

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EqualLogic
will not be responsible for any settlement it does not approve in writing. The foregoing obligations do not apply with respect to the Products or portions or components thereof
(a) modified after delivery by EqualLogic, (b) combined with other products, processes or materials to the extent the alleged infringement relates to such combination, or (c) used
other than as specified in the accompanying documentation. In the event that the Products are held, or is believed by EqualLogic, to be infringing, EqualLogic shall have the option, at its expense, to
(i) modify the Products to be non-infringing, (ii) obtain a license for continued use of the Products, (iii) replace the Products with functionally equivalent
noninfringing products or (iv) cease selling the Products pursuant to this Agreement. THIS SECTION STATES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF EQUALLOGIC AND VAR'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY
INFRINGEMENT BY THE PRODUCTS. 

	9.2
	Indemnification By VAR. VAR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless EqualLogic and its affiliated companies, and their
respective officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' reasonable fees, incurred by EqualLogic in connection with any
third-party claim (i) against EqualLogic by a Customer that relates to such Customer's relationship with VAR (and not to any direct relationship which EqualLogic may have with such Customer)
including but not limited to representations made by, actions or omissions by VAR inconsistent with this Agreement, or (ii) events described in (a) through (c) of
Section 9.1 above, or (iii) any violation under Section 15 below. 

SECTION 10: POWER AND AUTHORITY  

        Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other party hereto that it has full power and authority to enter into and perform under the terms of this
Agreement, and the person executing this Agreement on behalf of such party has been properly authorized and empowered to so execute this Agreement. 

SECTION 11: NOTICES  

        All notices or other communications to be given hereunder shall be in writing and delivered either by telecopy (confirmation by air mail) or by international
second-day courier, courier charges prepaid, and addressed to the appropriate party as follows: If to VAR:                , and if to EqualLogic: EqualLogic, Inc., 9
Townsend West, Nashua, NH 03063, Attn.: Mgr. Contracts. Notices delivered personally shall be effective upon delivery and notices delivered by any other authorized method shall be effective upon their
receipt by the party to whom they are addressed. 

SECTION 12: ASSIGNMENT; CHANGE OF CONTROL  

        This Agreement (and rights and obligations hereunder) may not be assigned or transferred in any manner, whether in whole or in part, by VAR, nor may VAR delegate,
sublicense or subcontract any obligation incurred hereunder without the prior written consent of EqualLogic. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be
binding on, the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined below) of VAR this Agreement shall automatically terminate unless VAR obtains the written
consent of EqualLogic at least thirty (30) days before such Change of Control takes place. For the purposes of this agreement, the term "Change of Control" shall refer to any merger,
acquisition or similar business combination by VAR, or a sale of more than 50% of VAR's assets or voting stock to any third party 

SECTION 13: GOVERNING LAW AND LANGUAGE  

        This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire and the
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pursuant
to or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the state or federal courts within the State of New Hampshire without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. In any such
action, the parties shall submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New Hampshire and waive any objections to venue in such courts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts
for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. 

SECTION 14: ENTIRE AGREEMENT; WAIVER; SEVERABILITY  

        The Agreement, including the attached Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements or
communications with regard to the subject matters described. No additional or conflicting term in a purchase order or other document shall have any effect on the terms of this Agreement. This
Agreement may not be modified except by a writing signed by authorized representatives of both parties. A waiver by either party of its rights hereunder shall not be binding unless contained in a
writing signed by an authorized representative of the party waiving its rights. The non-enforcement or waiver of any provision on one occasion shall not constitute a waiver of such
provision on any other occasions unless expressly so agreed in writing. It is agreed that no usage of trade or other regular practice or method of dealing between the parties hereto shall be used to
modify, interpret, supplement, or alter in any manner the terms of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such holding
will not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement. By signing this Agreement, VAR releases all claims against EqualLogic which may exist under any prior agreement for the sale of
the Products. VAR IS NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT 

SECTION 15: COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS  

        VAR shall, at its own expense, comply with all laws relating to the marketing, sublicensing and distribution of the Products as contemplated hereunder (including
but not limited to all import and export laws), and shall procure all licenses and pay all fees and other charges required thereby. In furtherance but not in limitation of the above neither VAR nor
any of its directors, officers, employees, or agents shall make or offer to make any payment or gift directly or indirectly to any employee, officer, or representative of any governmental entity or
instrumentality or to any foreign political party, any official of a foreign political party, or candidate, when such payment would constitute a bribe, kickback, or illegal payment under U.S. or
applicable foreign laws. Additionally, the VAR shall comply with the regulations set forth on the EqualLogic Partner extranet (a current copy of which is attached as Schedule 7) including but
not limited to (i) not permitting any of the Products to be shipped or distributed or otherwise exported or re-exported by VAR or any third party (i) into (or to a national
or resident of) any country to which the United States of America has embargoed goods; or (ii) to anyone on the United States of America's Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated
Nationals, the United States of America's Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders or the Office of Foreign Asset Control List. 

SECTION 16: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR  

        Each party hereto shall be and remain an independent contractor; nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute the parties as partners, and neither party shall
have any authority to act, or attempt to act, or represent itself, directly or by implication, as an agent of the other or in any manner assume or create, or attempt to assume or create, any
obligation on behalf of or in the name of the other, nor shall either be deemed the agent or employee of the other. VAR shall conduct business in a
manner that reflects favorably at all times on EqualLogic's products, goodwill and reputation and make no false or misleading representations with regard to EqualLogic, it affiliates or product. 

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SECTION 17: GENERAL  

        Except with respect to the payment of monies due, neither party shall be deemed to be in default for delay in performance under this Agreement resulting directly
or indirectly from acts of God, war, civil disturbances, accidents, fire, explosions, strikes, labor disputes, fuel shortages, natural calamities, or from failure to receive on a timely basis suitable
parts, labor, materials, or transportation. The time for performance so delayed shall be extended for the period of such delay. Reseller shall not
provide any form of compensation or gifts to an EqualLogic employee without the written consent of EqualLogic's CEO or CFO. 

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above-written. This Agreement may be
executed by facsimile in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. 

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Exhibit 10.14  

 
  INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT    
    

        THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of March 14, 2003 between
EqualLogic, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
and                        ("Indemnitee"). 

        WITNESSETH
THAT: 

        WHEREAS,
Indemnitee performs a valuable service for the Company; and 

        WHEREAS,
in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as an officer or director of the Company, the Company has determined and agreed to enter into this contract with Indemnitee; 

        NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of Indemnitee's service a director after the date hereof, the parties hereto agree as follows: 

        1.    Indemnity of Indemnitee.    Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company hereby agrees to
hold harmless and indemnify Indemnitee to the full extent authorized or permitted by the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended (the "Law"), as such may be amended from time to
time. In furtherance of the foregoing indemnification, and without limiting the generality thereof: 

        (a)    Proceedings Other Than Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company.    Indemnitee shall be entitled to the
rights of indemnification provided in this Section l(a) if, by reason of his Corporate Status (as hereinafter defined), he is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in any
Proceeding (as hereinafter defined) other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company. Pursuant to this Section l(a), Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses (as
hereinafter defined), judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or
matter therein, if he acted in good
faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct
was unlawful. 

        (b)    Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company.    Indemnitee shall be entitled to the rights of indemnification
provided in this Section l(b) if, by reason of his Corporate Status, he is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in any Proceeding brought by or in the right of the Company.
Pursuant to this Section l(b), Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with such Proceeding if he acted in
good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company; provided, however, that, if applicable law so provides, no indemnification against such
Expenses shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter in such Proceeding as to which Indemnitee shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Company unless and to the extent that the Court
of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall determine that such indemnification may be made. 

        (c)    Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful.    Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of his Corporate Status, a party to and is successful, on the merits or otherwise, in any Proceeding, he shall be indemnified
to the maximum extent permitted by law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding
but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the maximum extent permitted
by law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter. For purposes of this Section and without
limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter. 

 

        2.    Contribution in the Event of Joint Liability.    

        (a)   Whether
or not the indemnification provided in Section 1 hereof is available, in respect of any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in
which Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), Company shall pay, in the first instance, the entire amount of any judgment or settlement of
such action, suit or proceeding without requiring Indemnitee to contribute to such payment and Company hereby waives and relinquishes any right of contribution it may have against Indemnitee. Company
shall not enter into any settlement of any action, suit or proceeding in which Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined
in such action, suit or proceeding) unless such settlement provides for a full and final release of all claims asserted against Indemnitee. 

        (b)   Without
diminishing or impairing the obligations of the Company set forth in the preceding subparagraph, if, for any reason, Indemnitee shall elect or be required to pay
all or any portion of any judgment or settlement in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such
action, suit or proceeding), Company shall contribute to the amount of expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred and paid
or payable by Indemnitee in proportion to the relative benefits received by the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company other than Indemnitee who are jointly liable with
Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, from the transaction from which such action, suit or proceeding arose;
provided, however, that the proportion determined on the basis of relative benefit may, to the extent necessary to conform to law, be further adjusted by reference to the relative fault of Company and
all officers, directors or employees of the Company other than Indemnitee who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and
Indemnitee, on the other hand, in connection with the events that resulted in such expenses, judgments, fines or settlement amounts, as well as any other equitable considerations which the law may
require to be considered. The relative fault of Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company other than Indemnitee who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in
such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference to, among other things, the degree to which their actions were motivated by
intent to gain personal profit or advantage, the degree to which their liability is primary or secondary, and the degree to which their conduct is active or passive. 

        (c)   Company
hereby agrees to fully indemnify and hold Indemnitee harmless from any claims of contribution which may be brought by officers, directors or employees of the
Company other than Indemnitee who may be jointly liable with Indemnitee. 

        3.    Indemnification for Expenses of a Witness.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the
extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of his Corporate Status, a witness in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party, he shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably
incurred by him or on his behalf in connection therewith. 

        4.    Advancement of Expenses.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall advance all
Expenses incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding by reason of Indemnitee's Corporate Status within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a
statement or statements from Indemnitee requesting such advance or advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of such Proceeding. Such statement or statements shall
reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee and shall include or be preceded or accompanied by an undertaking by or on behalf of Indemnitee to repay any Expenses advanced if it shall
ultimately be determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified against 

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such
Expenses. Any advances and undertakings to repay pursuant to this Section 4 shall be unsecured and interest free. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligation of the Company to advance
Expenses pursuant to this Section 4 shall be subject to the condition that, if, when and to the extent that the Company determines that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under
applicable law, the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed, within thirty (30) days of such determination, by Indemnitee (who hereby agrees to reimburse the Company) for all such amounts
theretofore paid; provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee should be
indemnified under applicable law, any determination made by the Company that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law shall not be binding and Indemnitee shall not be
required to reimburse the Company for any advance of Expenses until a final judicial determination is made by a court of competent jurisdiction with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal
therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). 

        5.    Procedures and Presumptions for Determination of Entitlement to Indemnification.    It is the intent of this
Agreement to secure for Indemnitee rights of indemnity that are as favorable as may be permitted under the law and public policy of the State of Delaware. Accordingly, the parties agree that the
following procedures and presumptions shall apply in the event of any question as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement: 

        (a)   To
obtain indemnification (including, but not limited to, the advancement of Expenses and contribution by the Company) under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to
the Company a written request, including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what
extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification. The Secretary of the Company shall, promptly upon receipt of such a request for indemnification, advise the Board of Directors in writing that
Indemnitee has requested indemnification. 

        (b)   Upon
written request by Indemnitee for indemnification pursuant to the first sentence of Section 5(a) hereof, a determination, if required by applicable law, with
respect to Indemnitee's entitlement thereto shall be made in the specific case by one of the following three methods: (1) by the Board (as hereinafter defined) by a majority vote of a quorum
consisting of disinterested directors or (2) in the event that a quorum of the Board consisting of disinterested directors is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, if such quorum of
disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee, or (3) by the
stockholders of the Company by vote of a majority of the holders of the Company's outstanding capital stock at the time entitled to vote on the election or removal of directors, voting as a single
class, including the capital stock of the Indemnitee. 

        (c)   If
the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel (as hereinafter defined) pursuant to Section 5(b) hereof, the
Independent Counsel shall be selected as provided in this Section 5(c). The Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board and the Company shall give written notice to Indemnitee of the
identity of the Independent Counsel so selected. Indemnitee may, within 10 days after such written notice of selection has been given, deliver to the Company a written objection to such
selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of "Independent Counsel" as defined in
Section 12 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected shall act as
Independent Counsel. If a written objection is made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or a court of
competent jurisdiction has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within 20 days after submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to
Section 5(a) hereof, no 

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Independent
Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or other court of competent jurisdiction
for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by Indemnitee to the Company's selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by the
court or by such other person as the court shall designate, and the person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under
Section 5(b) hereof. The Company shall pay any and all reasonable fees and expenses of Independent Counsel incurred by such Independent Counsel in connection with acting pursuant to this
Agreement and the Company shall pay all reasonable fees and expenses incident to the procedures of this Section 5(c), regardless of the manner in which such independent Counsel was selected or
appointed. 

        (d)   In
making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person or persons or entity making such determination shall presume that
Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 5(a) of this Agreement. Anyone seeking to
overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof. 

        (e)   Indemnitee
shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee's action is based on the records or books of account of the Enterprise, including financial
statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the officers of the Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Enterprise or on information or records
given or reports made to the Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Enterprise. In addition, the knowledge
and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, officer, agent or employee of the Enterprise shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this
Agreement. Whether or not the
foregoing provisions of this Section 5(e) are satisfied, it shall in any event be presumed that Indemnitee has at all times acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in
or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion, by clear and convincing evidence. 

        (f)    If
the person, persons or entity empowered or selected under Section 5 to determine whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification shall not have made a
determination within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of the request therefor, the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification shall be deemed to have been made and
Indemnitee shall be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee's statement not
materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law; provided, however, that such 30 day period
may be extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional fifteen (15) days, if the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification in
good faith requires such additional time for the obtaining or evaluating documentation and/or information relating thereto; and provided, further, that the foregoing provisions of this
Section 5(f) shall not apply if the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by the stockholders pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Agreement and if (A) within
fifteen (15) days after receipt by the Company of the request for such determination the Board of Directors or the Disinterested Directors, if appropriate, resolve to submit such determination
to the stockholders for their consideration at an annual meeting thereof to be held within seventy five (75) days after such receipt and such determination is made thereat, or (B) a
special meeting of stockholders is called within fifteen (15) days after such receipt for the purpose of making such determination, such meeting is held for 

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such
purpose within sixty (60) days after having been so called and such determination is made thereat. 

        (g)   Indemnitee
shall cooperate with the person, persons or entity making such determination with respect to Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement,
including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is
reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any Independent Counsel, member of the Board of Directors, or stockholder of the Company shall act reasonably and in
good faith in making a determination under the Agreement of the Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification. Any costs or expenses (including attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by Indemnitee
in so cooperating with the person, persons or entity making such determination shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification) and
the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom. 

        (h)   The
Company acknowledges that a settlement or other disposition short of final judgment may be successful if it permits a party to avoid expense, delay, distraction,
disruption and uncertainty. In the event that any action, claim or proceeding to which Indemnitee is a party is resolved in any manner other than by adverse judgment against Indemnitee (including,
without limitation, settlement of such action, claim or proceeding with or without payment of money or other consideration) it shall be
presumed that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in such action, suit or proceeding. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of
persuasion, by clear and convincing evidence. 

        6.    Remedies of Indemnitee.    

        (a)   In
the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this
Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification shall have been made
pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Agreement within 90 days after receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification, (iv) payment of indemnification is not made pursuant to
this Agreement within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, or (v) payment of indemnification is not made within ten (10) days after a
determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification or such determination is deemed to have been made pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, Indemnitee shall be
entitled to an adjudication in an appropriate court of the State of Delaware, or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, of his entitlement to such indemnification. Indemnitee shall commence
such proceeding seeking an adjudication within 180 days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such proceeding pursuant to this Section 6(a). The Company
shall not oppose Indemnitee's right to seek any such adjudication. 

        (b)   In
the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial
proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 6 shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, on the merits and Indemnitee shall not be
prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination under Section 5(b). 

        (c)   If
a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by
such determination in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 6, absent a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law. 

        (d)   In
the event that Indemnitee, pursuant to this Section 6, seeks a judicial adjudication of his rights under, or to recover damages for breach of, this Agreement,
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directors'
and officers' liability insurance policies maintained by the Company the Company shall pay on his behalf, in advance, any and all expenses (of the types described in the definition of
Expenses in Section 12 of this Agreement) actually and reasonably incurred by him in such judicial adjudication, regardless of whether Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such
indemnification, advancement of expenses or insurance recovery. 

        (e)   The
Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 6 that the procedures and presumptions of this
Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement. 

        7.    Non-Exclusivity; Survival of Rights: Insurance: Subrogation.    

        (a)   The
rights of indemnification as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under
applicable law, the certificate of incorporation of the Company, the Bylaws of the Company, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. No amendment, alteration
or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his
Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in the Law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification than would be afforded
currently under the Company's certificate of incorporation, Bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so
afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every
other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the
concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy. 

        (b)   To
the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, employees, or agents or fiduciaries of
the Company or of any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise which such person serves at the request of the Company, Indemnitee shall be
covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, officer, employee or agent under such policy or
policies. 

        (c)   In
the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall
execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights. 

        (d)   The
Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment of amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder if and to the extent that Indemnitee has otherwise
actually received such payment under any insurance policy, contract, agreement or otherwise. 

        8.    Exception to Right of Indemnification.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Indemnitee
shall not be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement with respect to any Proceeding brought by Indemnitee, or any claim therein, unless (a) the bringing of such Proceeding or making of
such claim shall have been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company or (b) such Proceeding is being brought by the Indemnitee to assert, interpret or enforce his rights under this
Agreement and a court of competent jurisdiction does not determine that each of the material assertions made by Indemnitee in such Proceeding was not made in good faith or was frivolous.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee for expenses or the payment of profits arising from the purchase 

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and
sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of Section I6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any similar successor statute, or to indemnify Indemnitee for any acts,
omissions or transactions from which a court of competent jurisdiction determines a director may not be relieved of liability under the Law. 

        9.    Duration of Agreement.    All agreements and obligations of the Company contained herein shall continue during
the period Indemnitee is an officer or director of the Company (or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise) and shall continue thereafter so long as Indemnitee shall be subject to any Proceeding (or any proceeding commenced under Section 6 hereof) by reason of his
Corporate Status, whether or not he is acting or serving in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification can be provided under this Agreement. This
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger,
consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company), assigns, spouses, heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives. This Agreement shall
continue in effect regardless of whether Indemnitee continues to serve as an officer or director of the Company or any other Enterprise at the Company's request. 

        10.    Security.    To the extent requested by the Indemnitee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company,
the Company may at any time and from time to time provide security to the Indemnitee for the Company's obligations hereunder through an irrevocable bank line of credit, funded trust or other
collateral. Any such security, once provided to the Indemnitee, may not be revoked or released without the prior written consent of the Indemnitee. 

        11.    Enforcement.    

        (a)   The
Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve
as an officer or director of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as an officer or director of the Company. 

        (b)   This
Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. 

        12.    Definitions.    For purposes of this Agreement: 

        (a)   "Board"
means the Board of Directors of the Company. 

        (b)   "Corporate
Status" describes the status of a person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent or fiduciary of the Company or of any other corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise which such person is or was serving at the express written request of the Company. 

        (c)   "Disinterested
Director" means a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee. 

        (d)   "Enterprise"
shall mean the Company and any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which Indemnitee is or was
serving at the express written request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary. 

        (e)   "Expenses"
shall include all reasonable attorneys' fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs,
printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, and all other disbursements or expenses of the 

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types
customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, participating, or being or preparing to be a witness in a Proceeding. 

        (f)    "Independent
Counsel" means a law firm, or a member of a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five years
has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning the Indemnitee under this Agreement, or
of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the term "Independent Counsel" shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would
have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee's rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the
Independent Counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all Expenses, claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement
pursuant hereto. 

        (g)   "Proceeding"
includes any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative
hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought by or in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in which
Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party or otherwise, by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director of the Company, by reason of any action taken by him or of any inaction on
his part while acting as an officer or director of the Company, or by reason of the fact that he is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other Enterprise; in each case whether or not he is acting or serving in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which
indemnification can be provided under this Agreement; including one pending on or before the date of this Agreement; and excluding one initiated by an Indemnitee pursuant to Section 6 of this
Agreement to enforce his rights under this Agreement. 

        13.    Severability.    If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, illegal or otherwise unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement
(including without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or
unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; and (b) to the fullest, extent possible, the provisions
of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid,
illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby. The Company's inability, pursuant to court order, to perform its obligations under this Agreement
shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. 

        14.    Modification and Waiver.    No supplement, modification, termination or amendment of this Agreement shall be
binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof
(whether or not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. 

        15.    Notice By Indemnitee.    Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any
summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification covered hereunder. The failure to so
notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to the Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise unless and only to the extent that such failure or delay
materially prejudices the Company. 

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        16.    Notices.    All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been duly given: (i) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (ii) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of
the recipient; if not, then on the next business day, (iii) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or
(iv) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. Such communications shall be sent: 

        (a)   If
to Indemnitee, to the address set forth below Indemnitee signature hereto. 

        (b)   If
to the Company, to: 

EqualLogic, Inc.

9 Townsend West

Nashua, NH 03063

Attention: Chief Executive Officer 

or
to such other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company or to the Company by Indemnitee, as the case may be. 

        17.    Identical Counterparts.    This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for
all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterparts signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought
needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement. 

        18.    Headings.    The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not
be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof. 

        19.    Governing Law.    The parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware without application of the conflict of laws principles thereof. 

        20.    Gender.    Use of the masculine pronoun shall be deemed to include usage of the feminine pronoun where
appropriate. 

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        IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on and as of the day and year first above written. 

	 	 	EQUALLOGIC, INC.
	

 	
 	

By:	
 	

	 	 	 	 	Name:
	 	 	 	 	Title:
	

 	
 	

INDEMNITEE:

 

    

	

 	
 	

Address:

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