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To: nic who wrote (23793)	8/18/1999 3:27:00 PM
From: trendmastr	Respond to of 29386

August 18, 1999 13:04 -DATA GENERAL: Fujitsu to offer "SAN-ready" solutions using CLARiiON's full fibre channel disk arrays M2 PRESSWIRE-18 August 1999-DATA GENERAL: Fujitsu Computers to offer "SAN-ready" high-end solutions Europe-wide using CLARiiON's full fibre channel disk arrays (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Fujitsu Computers today signed an agreement with the CLARiiON Advanced Storage Division of Data General Corporation that will result in a Fujitsu Fibre Channel storage solution for the European market. Fujitsu joins a growing list of server vendors worldwide offering customers CLARiiON Fibre Channel storage products to complement their own high-end server offerings. Tony Reilly, European Head of Server Marketing for Fujitsu, explains that FuJitsu is "focused on providing tier one solutions" and, to do that, needs corresponding tier one partners like CLARiiON to provide the storage component of a given solution. "We are very aware that storage is a central element of high-end server-based solutions, and we want to ensure that our customers are getting best of breed in that respect," he says. The Fibre Channel technology for which FuJitsu has signed up Europe-wide is the foundation for the deployment of Storage Area Networks (SANs), the widely accepted architecture for multi-host supported storage. CLARiiON Fibre Channel technology enables users to scale storage capacity and reliability as application requirements grow. CLARiiON's ongoing strategy to develop "open" SAN technology will ensure its storage solutions are compatible with those of other similarly committed server and storage vendors. Jim Dawson, vice president of CLARiiON European Operations, says that storage has become the core component of enterprise computing solutions: "This is a widely-held view throughout the industry; all major players are making moves to ensure they provide the storage architecture corporate customers demand. Partnership with a high-end, server- focused organisation like FuJitsu testifies to our market and technology leadership." CLARiiON Full Fibre Channel technology The modularity of the CLARiiON disk arrays, which are key components of the CLARiiON SAN architecture, is a direct benefit of Fibre Channel technology. It satisfies the diverse needs of the enterprise, allowing configurations to grow from tens of Gigabytes to multi- terabytes. Investment is protected without imposing the upfront purchase of oversized centralised equipment. A unique full Fibre Channel RAID storage processor within the CLARiiON array ensures data protection and throughput performance while freeing server CPU cycles. About Fujitsu Computers Fujitsu Computers is an independent company and forms part of FuJitsu's global Personal Systems operation. The company is responsible for the development, manufacture and sale of a wide range of Personal Computer, Notebook and Server systems for the corporate, business and home markets across Europe. It has manufacturing and development facilities in Finland, Germany and the UK. Fujitsu Limited (TSE 6702) is a leading provider of comprehensive information technology and network solutions for the global marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide - including ICL,Amdahl and DMR Consulting Group - the Fujitsu Group had consolidated revenues of 5.24 trillion yen ($43.3 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. With world-class hardware and software technology in computers, telecommunications and electronic devices, and a corps of 55,000 systems and services experts around the world, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to harness the power of the network to help its customers succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment. About the CLARiiON Advanced Storage Division of Data General The CLARiiON Advanced Storage Division of Data General Corporation is the first major vendor to ship end-to-end Fibre Channel disk arrays, the foundation for deployment of Storage Area Networks (SANs). Having shipped more than 90,000 disk arrays and over 6.5 petabytes of usable RAID-Protected storage, CLARiiON is recognised as the world's leading supplier of storage subsystems to OEMs. Our high-availability solutions, provided through resellers and direct from CLARiiON, feature flexible, scalable products for Windows NT and UNIX platforms. They include full Fibre Channel and SCSI disk arrays and Navisphere storage management software. For more information about CLARiiON, visit our web site at www.clariion.com. Data General (NYSE: DGN), based in Westborough, Massachusetts, is a major supplier of storage and enterprise computing solutions for customers worldwide. The company's products include CLARiiON Fibre Channel storage systems, high-end Microsoft Windows NT and UNIX-based AViiON servers, and related software and services. The company reported fiscal 1998 revenues of $1.5 billion. Additional information on the company, its products, and services is available on the Internet at www.dg.com. CONTACT: Roger Turner Tel: +44 (0)181 758 6000 e-mail: rtumer@clariion.com Fiona McClelland/Tim Smith, Data General Grant Butler Coomber Tel: +44 (0)181 322 1922 e-mail: fiona@gbc.co.uk

To: nic who wrote (23793)	8/18/1999 3:36:00 PM
From: Patrick Sharkey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29386

Nic, you can read quite a bit by FC Fan on the Yahoo thread. Some on that thread have identified FC Fan, whether true or not, as our own Roy Sardina, who has always been a FC Fan of Brocade. KJMoy and FC Fan have engaged in a lively debate on the Yahoo thread in recent days, which is interesting reading. Sure doesn't look like our offering is oversubscribed, does it? Pat

To: nic who wrote (23793)	8/18/1999 3:41:00 PM
From: George Dawson	Respond to of 29386

nic, Thanks for informing me of the "new" Brocade thread. I always wondered why nobody (except maybe participants of this thread) were adding to the original thread started by adam rapport. I don't know if you Yahoo or not. Assuming this is the same guy he has extensive recent posts there - including 12792, 12564, 13225 -> 13226, 13233, 13299, 13300, 13308 -> 13311, and 13313. He has been expounding on the superiority of the Brocade switch. Responses to his posts there by myself, KJ, asic_1 on Yahoo, esahlin, and others. George D.

To: nic who wrote (23793)	8/18/1999 5:31:00 PM
From: Technocrat	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29386

Does anyone have the original article? I am curious if Roy paraphrased with an edge toward boosting Brocade's stock price or quoted directly. Very strong words to be sure. Seems aimed to influence at a crucial moment which is Brocade's stock and trade. They cheat with the best of them.