DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP
EXHIBIT 10.3
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CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED BY BRACKETS, HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO RULE 24b-2 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT&nbsp;10.3  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="le1621_product_supplement/award_letter_(scsi)"> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>PRODUCT SUPPLEMENT/AWARD LETTER (SCSI)    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>This
Product Supplement/Award Letter (this "Award Letter") is made on and as of the 24th day of May, 2002 ("Effective Date") by and between Sun Microsystems,&nbsp;Inc. ("Sun") and Dot Hill Systems
Corporation ("Supplier"), pursuant to the Product Purchase Agreement, dated as of May&nbsp;24, 2002, Agreement No. AR-63645, made between the parties (the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms
not defined in this Award Letter have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. The parties agree as follows: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SCOPE</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: Neither this Award Letter nor the Agreement constitutes a commitment by Sun to purchase Products unless Sun, in its sole
discretion, issues one or more P.O.'s in the manner described in the Agreement. The terms and conditions of the Agreement are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICING/COST REDUCTIONS</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: Product descriptions and pricing are set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;A to this Award
Letter. Supplier will provide to Sun at least a [...***...] Product price reduction per quarter commencing [...***...] after Sun's general availability
("GA") of the Product; provided however, that the Product pricing shall be subject to further reduction based on the market competitiveness of the Products. Such price reductions shall continue in
effect until such time as the parties mutually agree that no further cost reductions can be derived due to Product maturation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MINIMUM PURCHASE RIGHTS PERIOD</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: Pursuant to the terms of Section&nbsp;2.1 of the Agreement, the Minimum Purchase Rights Period (as
defined therein) is [...***...]. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UPSIDE SUPPORT</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: Sun may request all or any part of Upside quantity at anytime during the applicable quarter up to the maximum amount
indicated beginning with Sun's GA of the Sun product or system that incorporates the Product(s). Supplier shall sell, manufacture and ship such Upside quantities to Sun on a "first-in,
first-out" basis within five (5)&nbsp;business days after Sun's written request. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Supplier
shall use reasonable efforts to accommodate any request from Sun to accelerate delivery of Upside quantities of Products within the timeframes indicated above. With respect to any request for
quantities in excess of Upside Support described above, the parties shall negotiate in good faith acceptable delivery dates. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SUN-UNIQUE COMPONENTS</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The initial List of Sun-unique Components is set forth as Exhibit&nbsp;B. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STATEMENT OF WORK</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The Statement of Work is set forth as Exhibit&nbsp;C. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SPECIFICATION</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The Product Specification is set forth as Exhibit&nbsp;D. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SUN CONTRACTORS</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The list of Sun Contractors, if any, is set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;E. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXTERNAL MANUFACTURERS</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The list of External Manufacturers, if any, is set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;F. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>1</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: Supplier's business continuity plan for the Product is set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;G. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DEMAND REPLENISHMENT</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The Demand Replenishment Program for the Product is set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;H. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LICENSED SOFTWARE</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The Licensed Software shall mean the most current version of SanPath Basic,SanPath Advanced and SanScape. The
Software License Fees for SanPath Basic, SanPath Advanced and SanScape are included in the Product price where applicable, as set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;A, and there are no additional Software
License Fees. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AWARD LETTER COMPONENTS</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: The parties agree to be bound by these terms and conditions which consists of the Award Letter and the Exhibits
indicated below: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT>
Exhibit&nbsp;A (Product Descriptions and Pricing)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;B (Sun-unique Components)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;C (Statement of Work)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;D (Specification)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;E (Sun Contractors)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;F (External Manufacturers)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;G (Business Continuity Plan)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;H (Demand Replenishment Program)<BR>
<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#111;</FONT> Exhibit&nbsp;I (Licensed Software) </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
undersigned duly authorized representatives of the parties have executed and delivered this Award Letter as of the Effective Date. </FONT></P>

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Dot Hill Systems BV</B></FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>2</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT A<BR>  PRICING AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION<BR>  (attached)<BR>  [...***...]    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>3</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT B<BR>  SUN-UNIQUE COMPONENTS<BR>  (attached)<BR>  [...***...]    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>4</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT C<BR>  STATEMENT OF WORK<BR>  (attached)    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>5</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Minnow Statement of Work and Product Requirements    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Minnow Project    <BR>    <BR>    Statement of Work<BR>  And Product Requirements<BR>  [...***...]    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>6</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT D<BR>  SPECIFICATIONS<BR>  (attached)    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>The
attached specification is substantially complete, but has not been finalized with respect to certain items, which are indictaed herein. The parties agree to negotiate in good faith to reach
agreement on the remaining items within fourteen (14)&nbsp;days of the Effective Date of the Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>7</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Engineering Specification<BR>  for the<BR>  [...***...]    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT E<BR>  SUN CONTRACTORS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Not
currently applicable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>9</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT F<BR>  EXTERNAL MANUFACTURERS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Solectron
Corporation<BR>
847 Gibraltar Drive<BR>
Building 5<BR>
Milpitas, CA 95035 </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Solectron
Technology Sdn. Bhd.<BR>
Plot 13 Phase IV<BR>
Prai Industrial Estate<BR>
13600 Prai<BR>
Penang, Malaysia </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>10</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT G<BR>  BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN<BR>  (attached)    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>11</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.<BR>  DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN<BR>  <U>May&nbsp;14, 2002</U>    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>This
package is to document Dot Hill's current disaster recovery and business continuity plan. This package will be updated periodically on an as needed basis. This package contemplates that products
will be manufactured at Solectron Corporation, and therefore, includes Solectron's Corporate Disaster Response and Recovery Document as part of the overall plan. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[...***...] </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>12</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Solectron    <BR>    <BR>    Corporate Disaster Response and Recovery Document    <BR>    <BR>    </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>April&nbsp;24, 2002    <BR>    <BR>    [...***...]    <BR></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>13</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT H<BR>  DEMAND REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>[...***...]
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>[*]=CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>14</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Attachment A<BR>  Demand Replenishment Products    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Raw Materials</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: </FONT></P>

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<TH WIDTH="32%" ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Product Description<BR> </B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Finished Goods</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>: </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="32%"><FONT SIZE=2>[...***...]</FONT></TD>
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[*]=CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUEST(ED). </FONT></P>

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<P><br><A NAME="02SAN1624_5">QuickLinks</A><br></P><!-- TOC_BEGIN -->
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_1">PRODUCT SUPPLEMENT/AWARD LETTER (SCSI)</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_2">EXHIBIT A PRICING AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (attached) [...***...]</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_3">EXHIBIT B SUN-UNIQUE COMPONENTS (attached) [...***...]</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_4">EXHIBIT C STATEMENT OF WORK (attached)</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_5">Minnow Statement of Work and Product Requirements</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_6">Minnow Project Statement of Work And Product Requirements [...***...]</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_7">EXHIBIT D SPECIFICATIONS (attached)</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_8">Engineering Specification for the [...***...]</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_9">EXHIBIT E SUN CONTRACTORS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_10">EXHIBIT F EXTERNAL MANUFACTURERS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_11">EXHIBIT G BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN (attached)</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_12">DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP. DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN May 14, 2002</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_13">Solectron Corporate Disaster Response and Recovery Document April 24, 2002 [...***...]</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_14">EXHIBIT H DEMAND REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1621_15">Attachment A Demand Replenishment Products</A></FONT><BR>
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