QLogic Expands End-to-End Fibre Channel Product Offering to Sun Microsystems Resellers with MOCA Deal; MOCA to Offer QLogic SANblade Host Bus Adapters and SANbox Switches
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2001--QLogic Corp. (Nasdaq:QLGC), the only end-to-end SAN infrastructure provider, today announced it has signed an agreement with MOCA, an Arrow Company, to sell QLogic's Fibre Channel products through MOCA's extensive network of Sun resellers and systems integrators. Under the agreement, MOCA will be an authorized distributor of QLogic SANblade(TM) Fibre Channel host bus adapters and SANbox(TM) Fibre Channel switches to Sun Microsystems, Inc. resellers.
The relationship with MOCA complements QLogic's existing programs with Sun Microsystems. QLogic supplies end-to-end Fibre Channel technology for Sun-branded SAN solutions under an OEM agreement and continues its well-established relationship with Sun(TM) Professional Services, which implements QLogic-branded switches and host bus adapters as part of its complete SAN integration services.
"QLogic's expanded services and product offerings to Sun's resellers through MOCA will be a great asset for our customers and Sun," said Bill Cook, vice president of Global Sales, Sun Microsystems. "MOCA and QLogic deliver exceptional end-to-end SAN products and services that provide complete interoperability with Sun-branded products."
"Our relationship with QLogic is highly valuable as we serve the needs of Sun resellers," said Richard Severa, President, MOCA. "With their chips, boards and switch technology already designed into Sun-branded SAN products, QLogic Fibre Channel devices offer resellers unmatched interoperability and ease of integration in after-market Sun-based solutions. We are particularly impressed by QLogic's aggressive product offerings in the 2Gbit market with the SANbox2 switches and SANblade 2300 HBAs." QLogic SANbox switches and SANblade host bus adapters offered by MOCA are backed by QLogic Reseller Connection, a unique program that provides VARs and integrators with numerous product information tools such as marketing bulletins, hardware and software compatibility listings and training. In addition, the company offers the QLogic ExpertLink support program that provides customers with the industry's only three-year warranty and 24-hour replacement program for Fibre Channel adapters.
"Sun is a critical OEM customer for QLogic as well as an important ally in the channel," said Roger Klein, sales director, QLogic Corporation. "As a fast-growing Sun Channel Development Provider, MOCA's strong commitment to excellence in customer service and support is the perfect complement to QLogic's broad line end-to-end SAN products for Sun resellers and the Sun market."
For additional information on QLogic, Reseller Connection and ExpertLink, resellers may call 877-9QLOGIC or visit the company web site at www.qlogic.com.
About MOCA
MOCA, an Arrow Company is a leading technical distributor focused exclusively on providing its customers with complete enterprise computing products, solutions and services to support the Sun Microsystems hardware platform. These solutions include e-business, network management, data warehousing and mass storage products developed from the complete line of Sun Microsystems hardware and software, and complementary third-party products. The Melville, N.Y.-based distributor, Arrow Electronics, acquired MOCA in October 2000. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 600 suppliers and 175,000 original equipment manufacturers and commercial customers through more than 225 sales facilities and 19 distribution centers in 37 countries.
About QLogic
QLogic Corporation (Nasdaq:QLGC - news) is changing the way the world views Storage Area Networks (SANs), serving OEMs, VARs and system integrators with the only end-to-end SAN infrastructure in the industry. With over 15 years of enterprise storage experience, the company delivers a full range of Fibre Channel switches, PCI host bus adapters, controller silicon and management chips for systems and peripherals, as well as the QLogic Management Suite of SAN management software solutions. A member of the S&P 500 Index, QLogic was ranked fourth on Forbes' Best 200 Small Companies and number 22 on Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. QLogic is integrated in over 200 OEM solutions, including: AMI, Compaq, Computer Associates, DataCore, Dell, EMC, FalconStor, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, IBM, INRANGE, Iwill, MTI Technology Corp., Quantum, Raidtec, Siemens, Sony, Sun, Unisys, VERITAS and XIOtech. For more information about QLogic and its products, contact QLogic Corp., 26600 Laguna Hills Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; telephone: 800/662-4471 (sales); 949/389-6000 (corporate); fax: 949/389-6126; home page qlogic.com.
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