MEDIA ADVISORY, Oct. 27, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Emulex HBAnyware Demonstration Emulex Corporation (NYSE:ELX), the world's leading provider of storage networking host bus adapters (HBAs), is exhibiting its newly-announced next generation HBA management suite, HBAnyware(tm) 2.0 at Storage Networking World Fall 2003 in booth #P7. HBAnyware 2.0 offers enhanced functionality to drastically simplify storage networking management and reduce planned downtime by allowing host bus adapters to be independently and uniformly configured and managed from a single point, which contributes to lowering the total cost of ownership. HBAnyware 2.0 incorporates driver-based technology to enable complete management of Emulex HBAs, including the ability to remotely upgrade firmware, reconfigure driver and manage persistent bindings. 10 Gb/s Technology Demonstrations Emulex and Cisco Systems are jointly demonstrating 10Gigabit per second (10Gb/s) Fibre Channel technology featuring Emulex's 10Gb/s HBA technology and the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN switches in the Cisco Systems' booth #P3. McDATA is showcasing 10Gb/s data traffic capabilities of its Intrepid Directors utilizing Emulex 10Gb/s HBA technology. This demonstration, located in booth #P6, highlights the modular, future-ready architecture of McDATA's directors and Emulex HBAs. SAN Security Demonstrations Additionally, the Emulex LP10000 Fibre Channel host bus adapters are featured in various partner demonstrations at SNW, including the following: -- Brocade's technology demonstration extends fabric security using DH-CHAP to ensure end-to-end SAN security. -- Cisco Systems' standards-based approach to providing security and manageability of storage infrastructures using Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) for server-to-switch authentication. In addition, Emulex HBAs are used in the Fabric Device Management Interface (FDMI) showcase to provide centralized asset, inventory management of HBAs from the fabric. -- McDATA's end-to-end storage network security solution, based on FC-SP, encompasses the complete storage infrastructure, including visualization and management via the SANavigator solution. WHEN: Demonstrations: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 -- Wednesday, October 29, 2003 For exhibit hours, please visit www.storagenetworkingworld.com WHERE: Storage Networking World Fall 2003, Booth #P7 JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla. CONTACT: Robin Austin, Emulex Public Relations Manager 714-513-8152 or robin.austin@emulex.com