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Technology Stocks : The New QLogic (ANCR) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Ron Endres who wrote (28998)	5/14/2002 3:39:59 PM
From: J Fieb	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29386

Here's the text of the link. Should mention that the FICON opportunity is longer just an EMLX market, and that the new SLickworm didn't win. I'm starting to like companies that are conservative and spend their time making solid products and $$ too. Press Release SOURCE: QLogic Corp. QLogic SANblade Wins Network Computing Well-Connected Data Management and Storage Technology Product of the Year SANblade QLA2300 Tops "Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter" and "Data Management and Storage Technology" Categories Based on Ease of Use, Interoperability and Performance ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2002-- QLogic Corp. (Nasdaq:QLGC - News), the company that simplifies storage area networks (SANs), today announced the QLogic SANblade(TM) QLA2300 has been named a winner by CMP Media LLC's Network Computing in two categories: "Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter" and the broader category of "Data Management and Storage Technology." The SANblade QLA2300 was chosen for its superior driver implementation, ease of use and impressive performance. "The Well-Connected Awards are given to products, technologies and services that have withstood testing by our editors over an enterprise and in real world environments -- they have proven to be essential to meeting business initiatives," said Fritz Nelson, Publisher of CMP's Network Computing. According to Nelson, "When a product receives a Well-Connected award, it is an important endorsement -- it is the top in its category and carries through with its promise of excellence." The winners of the Network Computing Well-Connected Awards were announced at a ceremony on Monday, May 6th held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV. All winners and finalists are highlighted in the May 13 issue of Network Computing, Network Computing Online at networkcomputing.com and also on nwcwellconnected.com. "Why did we choose a host bus adapter as this year's Data Management and Storage Technology Product of the Year? Simply put, it's a standout," said Network Computing in the May 13 issue. "The QLA2300 boasts a well-though-out, spare design that clearly attests to QLogic's commitment to interoperability and ease of use. QLogic's HBA exemplifies what a modern Fibre Channel HBA should be: a fire-and-forget device that loads properly, performs impressively, and doesn't cause any of the incompatibility headaches common in Fibre Channel equipment. We found this card's CPU-utilization rates the lowest of all the cards we tested, indicating superior driver implementation." "By conducting complete and thorough testing in their Real-World Labs®, Network Computing does a tremendous service to its readers, giving them a true idea of what they can expect from the products that they are considering for their network," said Frank Berry, vice president of marketing, QLogic Corp. "It's extremely gratifying to be recognized by this leading publication for the adherence to standards and people-hours that go into readying a product like the SANblade QLA2300 for our customers." The SANblade QLA2300 Series provides fast, reliable and efficient data flow without bottlenecks. The SANblade QLA2300 Series features: -- Support for SCSI, IP, VI and FICON protocols -- Reliability for mission critical applications with single-chip architecture -- On-board RISC processor for lowest CPU utilization -- Broadest interoperability certifications with tape, disk and storage management software products -- Data transfer rates of up to 400MB/s per channel in full duplex mode for greater bandwidth -- Transaction rates up to 80,000 I/Os per second -- Easy management with SANsurfer Tool Kit software -- Support for storage, server and cluster applications -- High PCI port density with dual and quad port HBAs About Network Computing Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com) is published by CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, N.Y. From emerging companies to service providers, Network Computing defines the core issues facing people who manage technology in business -- analyzing the critical decision points in purchasing the products, technologies and services that achieve corporate initiatives. Twice a month 220,000 IT professionals turn to Network Computing to get the information they need to make the right purchase decisions. About CMP Media LLC Way to go Q