Subj: Brocade and HP Sign OEM Agreement for Brocade Fabric...
Date: 2/8/00 5:22:39 AM Pacific Standard Time
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Brocade and HP Sign OEM Agreement for Brocade Fabric Switches
BROCADE SilkWorm Switch Selected as Connectivity Framework for HP Open SAN
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BROCADE(R)) (Nasdaq: BRCD) announced today that Hewlett-Packard Company has selected the BROCADE SilkWorm(R) 2800 Fibre Channel fabric switch as the first connectivity framework for the HP Open SAN Initiative, which was announced today by HP. Under the terms of the OEM agreement between the two companies, HP will offer the BROCADE high-availability SilkWorm 2800 16-port switch to HP SAN customers to provide an open, networked environment for storage.
The BROCADE standards-based SilkWorm 2800 fabric switch provides a scalable foundation for HP's unique solution of interoperable SAN components, enabling HP customers to realize the full benefits of a "storage utility." The storage utility allows HP customers to securely store, access, and manage data in a highly available and scalable storage environment. Based on SilkWorm Fibre Channel networking, the storage utility delivers a virtual pool of storage with 24 x 7 availability that accommodates changes in business processing demands and scales to support data center expansion requirements.
"With the selection of the BROCADE SilkWorm 16-port fabric switch, HP strengthens its position to provide investment protection for SAN customers with a full migration path to full fabric-based SANs. The BROCADE SilkWorm will provide HP customers with the flexibility to choose among best of class storage platforms and servers, creating an open networked storage environment," said John McArthur, vice president of Storage Research at IDC.
"HP selected the BROCADE SilkWorm 2800 fabric switch as its Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure after a comprehensive evaluation of SAN connectivity solutions. We believe that BROCADE solutions offer superior high availability, performance, and scalability in a standards-based product. BROCADE's approach to open SAN connectivity complements HP's commitment to offering our customers a choice of storage device vendor solutions to match their requirements for availability, disaster recovery, backup and information sharing," said Marilyn Edling, vice president and general manager of HP's Enterprise Storage Business Unit.
"We are delighted that BROCADE SilkWorm switches have been selected as the first networking framework for HP's Open SAN Initiative. BROCADE products offer a scalable platform to support all SAN needs-from entry-level to the enterprise. As the fabric standard for the industry's leading systems and storage device suppliers, BROCADE SilkWorm will provide HP customers with optimal flexibility to mix and match storage solutions with minimal integration. HP solutions based on BROCADE Fibre Channel fabric switches will help our mutual customers meet increasing storage needs while reducing the cost of storage environments," said Peter Tarrant, BROCADE vice president of marketing and business development.
About Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
BROCADE is the leading supplier of open Fibre Channel fabric solutions that provide the intelligent backbone for Storage Area Networks (SANs). The BROCADE SilkWorm(R) family of Fibre Channel switches and software is designed to optimize data availability in the storage enterprise. Using BROCADE solutions, companies can simplify the implementation of Storage Area Networks, reduce the total cost of ownership of data storage environments, and improve network and application efficiency and performance.
BROCADE is committed to maintaining open, standards-based solutions. Leading systems, applications, and storage vendors have selected BROCADE as their Fibre Channel connectivity standard, including Amdahl, CNT, Compaq Computer, Data General, Dell Computer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Groupe Bull, HP, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance, SGI, and StorageTek. In addition, BROCADE counts industry leaders Computer Associates, Emulex, Hitachi Data Systems Inc., Legato, LSI Logic, QLogic, Tivoli Systems, and VERITAS among its strategic partners. For more information, visit the BROCADE website at www.brocade.com or contact the company at info@brocade.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. BROCADE's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include risks surrounding the development of the emerging market for Storage Area Networks and for SAN switching products, the timely development, production and acceptance of new products and services, and BROCADE's ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace. These and other risks are detailed in BROCADE's prospectus dated May 24, 1999 and in the Form 10-Q, dated September 15, 1999 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BROCADE assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
NOTE: BROCADE, SilkWorm, SilkWorm Express, Fabric Integrator, Fabric OS, Fabric Weaver, and QuickLoop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.
SOURCE Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
CO: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.; Hewlett-Packard Company
ST: California
IN: CPR MLM
SU: CON
02/08/2000 08:22 EST prnewswire.com
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