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To: Daflye who wrote (4156)	2/2/1999 1:53:00 PM
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Emulex Becomes Charter Member of the FibreAlliance Joins EMC-Sponsored Association to Implement Common Approach for Managing Fibre Channel-Based Storage Networks COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 1999--Emulex Corp. (Nasdaq:EMLX - news), a leader in fibre channel technology and products, Tuesday announced that it has joined the FibreAlliance as a charter member. The FibreAlliance is a multivendor association sponsored by EMC Corp. [NYSE:EMC - news] and chartered to establish and promote standard ways of managing fibre channel-based networks of storage systems and computer servers. This partnership will provide customers of FibreAlliance members enhanced integration and higher functionality among fibre channel-based products, resulting in greater manageability, efficiency and cost effective SANs. ''Emulex high performance host adapters and digital fibre channel hubs provide the performance and functionality we need in implementing our Enterprise Storage Network Strategy,'' said Robert Dutkowsky, EMC's executive vice president of channels and markets. ''In partnering with Emulex in the FibreAlliance, we will be able to provide customers with greater functionality and enhanced integration, and hasten market adoption of EMC's Enterprise Storage Networks.'' ''EMC is a major player in the storage market and we are enthusiastic to team with them in implementing their Enterprise Storage Network strategy,'' said Mike Smith, senior director of fibre channel marketing at Emulex. ''Emulex is committed to developing leadership Fibre Channel SAN technology and products, and the FibreAlliance promises to contribute significantly towards this goal.'' Emulex has a broad family of fibre channel product offerings that address the needs of both mission critical enterprise applications and direct connect storage links. Emulex is the leading supplier of full-duplex PCI gigabit fibre channel adapters with a large installed base of LP8000, LP7000/E, LP6000/E and LP3000 customers. With the LH5000, Emulex has established itself as a leader in digital hub technology. Emulex provides a rich suite of software and management tools, enabling customers to configure a wide variety of SAN implementations, including arbitrated loop and switched fabric, in a wide range of operating environments. About Emulex Emulex is a leading designer 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 topologies. 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. News releases and other information about Emulex are available via Emulex's World Wide Web address at emulex.com. ...I/O by Emulex(TM) 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Emulex Corp., Costa Mesa Mike Lantow, 714/513-8155 E-mail: marketing@emulex.com or Bardia International Carol Bardia, 949/661-4183 E-mail: carolb@bardintl.net or EMC Corp. Ken McDonnell, 508/435-1000, Ext. 77424 E-mail: mcdonnell_ken@emc.com