Emulex Highlights Impact of Server Blade Deployments Within Storage Area Networks at Server Blade Summit 2006


ADVISORY, April 19, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --



 WHAT:
 
 Emulex Corporation (NYSE:ELX), the most trusted name in storage 
 networking connectivity, today announced that Joe Teolis, vice 
 president of product marketing, will participate in a panel 
 discussion today at Server Blade Summit 2006. His presentation will
 focus on strategic considerations for integrating server blades into
 storage area networks (SANs). Additionally, Emulex will be showcasing
 its 4Gb/s LP1105-BC HBA, which was developed specifically for the
 IBM eServer BladeCenter H in Booth no. 1005. 

 At the Blade.org booth, the Emulex 4Gb/s LP1105-BC HBA is featured 
 in a live demonstration featuring the IBM BladeCenter chassis, 
 showcasing new flexibility and capabilities, including the integration 
 of Emulex's next generation HBA management suite, HBAnyware 3.0 within 
 the IBM Director management solution. For more information, please visit
 the Blade.org booth no. 601.

 WHEN:

 Speaking session: Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time

 WHERE:

 Server Blade Summit, Hyatt Regency Orange County, 
  Garden Grove, California

 Press Contact:
 Robin Austin, Director, Public Relations
 robin.austin@emulex.com
 (714) 885-3462

About Emulex

Emulex Corporation is the most trusted name in storage networking connectivity. The world's leading server and storage providers rely on Emulex award-winning HBAs, embedded storage switching and I/O controller products to build reliable, scalable and high performance storage solutions. Emulex ranked number 19 in the Deloitte 2005 Technology Fast 50 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ELX). Corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, California. News releases and other information about Emulex Corporation are available at http://www.emulex.com.

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