Vixel Announces Support for Sun Microsystems' Effort to Drive Multi-Vendor Switch Interoperability Vixel to Focus on Delivering True Heterogeneous SAN Environments
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2000--Vixel Corporation (Nasdaq:VIXL) today announced its support for Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:SUNW) multi-vendor switch interoperability initiative in storage area networks (SANs).
Increasing interoperability among multiple vendors is part of Sun's Storage for the New Net Economy strategy, which includes an integrated focus on new products, services and programs to deliver the highest quality end-to-end storage solutions to customers.
"Encouraging interoperability among switch vendors is an important element of Sun's network storage strategy, and Vixel's established leadership in the SAN market makes the company a welcome participant in our effort to increase interoperability," said Janpieter Scheerder, president, Sun Network Storage. "Interoperability issues must be addressed before SANs can reach their full potential and before adoption can flourish."
Vixel Fibre Channel switches and hubs support heterogeneous SAN environments, providing high-speed and continuous data movement in mission-critical applications. The Vixel 7000 Series Switches feature Vixel's proven `Stealth' private loop technology, now in its third generation, and offer a seamless fabric migration path. The Vixel 2100 Zoning Managed Hub delivers four independent 100 MBps loops, four times the bandwidth of traditional managed hubs. Vixel switches and hubs are managed by SAN InSite(TM) 2000, Vixel's Java-based SAN interconnect management software. SAN InSite 2000 is the industry's only management software that enables end-users to auto-discover, monitor and manage all SAN interconnect devices, including non-Vixel devices.
"The widespread acceptance of storage networks depends on industry leaders collaborating to certify interoperability among their products. Sun's efforts to increase interoperability addresses end-users' demands that the devices they choose are compatible with one another and will provide the highest performance and reliability possible," said Jim McCluney, president and CEO, Vixel Corporation. "Vixel looks forward to continuing its long-standing relationship with Sun, removing barriers to interoperability and fueling the growth of storage network adoption."
About Vixel Products
Vixel is the complete source for all SAN interconnect products. The company's suite of switches, hubs, transceivers and management software delivers reliable and highly scalable connectivity solutions for storage networks. Vixel recently joined forces with five storage networking leaders to develop the first multi-vendor NAS and SAN data protection solution using the Vixel 8100 Fibre Channel switch. Vixel's newest product line, the Vixel 7000 Series Switches, offers flexible and serviceable SAN solutions in the industry's most compact package. Another Vixel innovation, the Vixel 2100 Zoning Managed Hub featuring four independent 100 MBps loops, offers the SAN market a hub that delivers four times the bandwidth of traditional managed hubs and proven interoperability with a multitude of vendors. With SAN InSite's highly efficient management tools, users can remotely monitor performance of an entire SAN or individual devices throughout the enterprise.
Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include risks affecting performance and market acceptance of Vixel's products, Vixel's ability to meet its quality and performance standards, development of the storage area network, or SAN market, the competitiveness and performance of Vixel's products in the rapidly changing SAN market and the ability of Vixel to meet evolving product standards required by customers and others involved in the distribution channel for SAN products. Further information on the factors and risks that could affect Vixel's business, financial condition and results of operations, are contained in Vixel's Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent report on Form 10-Q, which are available at www.sec.gov.
About Vixel Corporation
Vixel Corporation is a leading provider of Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions. The company's comprehensive product portfolio of switches, hubs and transceivers with an integrated management software application delivers a reliable, interoperable solution to its customers and partners. SAN InSite is Vixel's comprehensive management software for SANs, providing remote control and diagnostics for Fibre Channel switches, hubs and transceivers from a single console, reducing the administration and overhead of implementing a SAN. Established in 1991, the company continues to develop innovative Fibre Channel products to optimize the deployment, performance and management of SAN solutions. Vixel products are available through its network of value-added resellers, alliances and OEMs. Vixel is an ISO 9001 certified company.
For more information, visit Vixel's web site at www.vixel.com. Vixel Corporation is headquartered at 11911 North Creek Parkway South, Bothell, Washington 98011 and can be contacted by phone at 425/806-5509 or e-mail at marketing@vixel.com.
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