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To: Neil S who wrote (408)	3/3/1998 7:11:00 PM
From: Greg Strzegowski	Respond to of 4808

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To: Neil S who wrote (408)	3/4/1998 11:38:00 AM
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NEWS: Bell Microproducts Inc. Enters Into National Distribution Agreement To Distribute Emulex Fibre Channel Products SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 1998--Bell Microproducts Inc. (NASDAQ:BELM) announced today an agreement to distribute the Emulex family of fibre channel, network printing and network access products in the North American market place. Emulex is a leader in fibre channel technology. Their LIGHT PULSE(TM) family of products includes the industry's most cost effective PCI adapter; the LP3000NT. Additionally, a full featured Fibre Channel PCI bus adapter card supporting all topologies and all classes of service, the LP6000, has been in volume production since the second quarter of 1996. Emulex recently announced the LP7000, plus a full line of fibre channel hubs. "Bell Microproducts' continued emphasis on mass storage solutions now includes the complete Emulex product offering for fibre channel applications," said Phil Roussey, sr. vice president of computer products marketing. "Emulex will expand and scope of our solutions capabilities to assist our customers with their fibre channel system requirements. We are pleased to be forming this strategic alliance." "This agreement opens yet another distribution channel for fibre channel products in the North American market," said Michael Peitler, sr. vice president worldwide sales. "Bell Microproducts' experience in high-technology system integration provides an important element and service for the growing list of companies that are adopting fibre channel technology. We are pleased to welcome Bell Microproducts to the expanding family of industry partners sponsoring the Emulex fibre channel product line." 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 computes and peripherals. Fibre channel in 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 http://www..emulex.com. Bell Microproducts Inc. is a distributor of high technology products serving the industrial and commercial markets. The company markets a wide range of semiconductor products including memory, logic, microprocessors, and specialty components. The Company also offers one of the industry's broadest selections of computer products including hard disk drives, optical drives, tape drives, PCMCIA devices, subsystems and complete computer systems. In addition, Bell Microproducts offers an extensive set of value-added services including systems integration, testing, kitting, and contract assembly of printed circuit boards and subsystems through its Quadrus Manufacturing Division. Further information about the Company's products and services can be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.bellmicro.com. CONTACT: Bell Microproducts, Inc. Phil Roussey Sr., 408/451-9400 or Stapleton Communications Inc. Deborah Stapleton/Laura Dayton, 650/470-0200