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Subj: Emulex Adds Unixware And NetWare To Suite Of Host Operating Systems Supported By Date: 97-10-22 01:33:23 EDT From: AOL News The LP6000 provides fibre channel solutions optimized for networking and storage across a broad range of operating systems. COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Emulex Corporation, (Nasdaq: EMLX), an industry leader in fibre channel products and technology announced today at Networld-Interop, Paris the addition of SCO Unixware and Novell NetWare SCSI driver support for the Emulex LightPulse(TM) PCI fibre channel host adapters. With the addition of Unixware and Novell Netware drivers, the LP6000 now supports most major host operating systems, also including Microsoft NT, Sun Solaris, Apple MacIntosh, and AIX. The Emulex LP6000 adapters operate at gigabit speed (1Gbps), support all fibre channel topologies (switched fabric, arbitrated loop, and point to point), and include all fibre channel classes of service. Fibre channel, with its gigabit data rates, simplified cabling, and expanded support for large numbers of attached devices, provides the best performance and highest reliability solution for multiple users who require immediate access to large data files. "The introduction of Unixware and NetWare support for the LP6000 family adds two key operating environments for our customers," said Mike Kane, marketing director for Emulex. "These new drivers reinforce the broad acceptance of Emulex's industry-leading fibre channel host adapter for networking and storage applications," he added. The LP6000 Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter, in production since Q2 1996, is available for immediate delivery. Please contact Emulex at (714) 662-5600 or (800) 854-7112 for more information. Emulex Background Emulex Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of high- performance network connectivity products including fibre channel, printer server and network access products. The Company's hardware and software-based networking solutions improve communication in computer networks and enhance data flow between computers and peripherals. Fibre channel is a high- performance ANSI standard interface that is supported by the 120+ worldwide member Fibre Channel Association which includes Sun, Hewlett-Packard and Seagate. As a leading developer and supplier of fibre channel technology, Emulex's fibre channel devices support all implementations of the fibre channel standard, including arbitrated loop, switched fabric and point-to- point technologies. The Company markets to OEMs and end-users through its own worldwide selling organization, as well as two-tier distribution partners. Corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, California. News releases and other information about Emulex Corporation are available via Emulex's World Wide Web address at emulex.com . This news release refers to various products and companies by their trade names. In most, if not all, cases these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies. SOURCE Emulex Corp. CO: Emulex Corp. ST: California IN: CPR SU: PDT