FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Storage Networking World 2005 -- Emulex Corporation (NYSE:ELX) and ACAL Storage Networking are partnering to provide customers enhanced SAN connectivity solutions through Emulex's new "Perfect 10" channel program.
ACAL Storage Networking is Europe's leading independent storage networking distributor. Emulex SAN connectivity solutions available from ACAL Storage Networking include a variety of LightPulse HBAs, including the LP10000, LP1050 and the recently released LP1005DC for IBM eServer BladeCenter. In addition, ACAL is authorized to sell the full range of EMC certified HBAs from Emulex.
"As a distributor specializing in storage networking, it is imperative to deliver cost-efficient, highly reliable SAN solutions to our customers and working with Emulex also ensures rapid time-to-market with emerging technologies, such as 4Gb/s Fibre Channel solutions," said Aidan Fitzgerald, Sales Director, ACAL Storage Networking. "Emulex understands the value of providing its channel partners with the necessary strategic tools to help increase the value proposition of their solution offerings, including distinctive sales support and comprehensive training programs. The 'Perfect 10' program gives Emulex channel partners all the resources and incentives they need to broaden the deployment of state-of-the-art SAN solutions to our customers."
"ACAL is one the leading experts when it comes to distributing cutting-edge SAN solutions. Leveraging their expertise and well-established customer base, together we can continue to extend the reach of Emulex-based SAN connectivity solutions," said Alan Wallman, vice president of European operations at Emulex Corporation.
ISC Networks LTD. is one of U.K.'s largest information technology value-added resellers (VARs) and accredited partner of Emulex Corporation. Working closely with Emulex, ISC is able to deliver the right level of expertise in providing end-to-end SAN solutions.
"Both ACAL Storage Networking and Emulex are ideal partners for us," said Wil Todd, storage business manager, ISC. "Working alongside both companies allows us to offer customers the skills and resources of a specialist storage reseller. We are confident that this continued partnership with both companies will not only illustrate ISC's commitment to the storage marketplace but also increase the product offering of advanced SAN solutions to our clients."
Emulex's recently-introduced channel program called "Perfect 10" benefits channel partners by providing trade-in discounts, special pricing and demo units when selling the Emulex LP10000 and LP1050 family of Fibre Channel HBAs. For more detailed information on the "Perfect 10" program, visit http://www.emulex.com.
The Emulex family of HBAs offers firmware-based architecture and operating system driver compatibility across Emulex's entire HBA product line, which provides customers with a simplified upgrade path, reduced management complexities and also ensures a lower total cost of ownership. Emulex also offers a robust suite of HBA installation and management tools, including Enterprise AutoPilot Installer, EZPilot and HBAnyware, which incorporates driver-based technology to enable complete management and upgrades of Emulex HBAs anywhere in a SAN from a single console.
About Emulex
Emulex Corporation is the industry's preeminent source for a broad range of advanced storage networking infrastructure solutions spanning host bus adapters, embedded storage switches, I/O controllers and SAN Storage Switches. Emulex ranked number 16 in the Deloitte 2004 Technology Fast 50 and most recently received recognition as one of Forbes 200 Best Small Companies.
The world's leading server and storage providers rely on Emulex HBAs, embedded storage switching and I/O controller products to build reliable, scalable and high performance storage solutions. The Emulex award-winning product families, including its LightPulse(R) HBAs and InSpeed embedded storage switching products, are based on internally developed ASIC, firmware and software technologies, and offer customers high performance, scalability, flexibility and reduced total cost of ownership. The company's products have been selected by the world's leading server and storage providers, including Dell, EMC, Fujitsu Ltd., Fujitsu Siemens, Bull, HP, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance, Quantum Corp., StorageTek, Sun Microsystems, Unisys and Xyratex. In addition, Emulex includes industry leaders Brocade, Computer Associates, Intel, McDATA and Microsoft among its strategic partners. Corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, California. News releases and other information about Emulex Corporation are available at www.emulex.com
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