ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 22, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- QLogic Corp. (Nasdaq:QLGC), the leader in Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), stackable switches and blade server switches, today announced a new family of SAN Connectivity Kits for the EMC(r) CLARiiON(r) AX150 platform, making it easy for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to buy, install and manage storage area networks (SANs). QLogic(r) SAN Connectivity Kits for EMC CLARiiON AX150 include a 4Gb QLogic SANbox(r) 1404 Fibre Channel switch, two or four 4Gb Fibre Channel SANblade(r) HBAs, software, cables and connectors -- a complete SAN in a box...just add storage. The connectivity kits have been qualified by EMC as E-Lab Tested(tm).
EMC CLARiiON AX150 networked storage systems are simple-to-install and easy-to-manage storage consolidation solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses and brand offices. The AX150 extends the proven CLARiiON architecture, integrated functionality, and ease-of-use at an entry-level price and can support up to 10 host servers and scale from 750 gigabytes to six terabytes of capacity.
"The QLogic SAN Connectivity Kit offers a single-vendor infrastructure solution for EMC CLARiiON AX150 networked storage systems that delivers a streamlined deployment and management experience," said Barbara Robidoux, EMC Vice President, Storage Platform Marketing. "QLogic has qualified the whole package through the rigorous EMC E-Lab Tested process, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with EMC's proven CLARiiON architecture."
SANbox 1404 Fibre Channel Switches- Small, Powerful and Easy to Use
QLogic SANbox 1404 switches are the most integrated and compact Fibre Channel switches ever built, featuring 10 high performance 4Gb ports in a package the size of a home router and they are just as easy to use. Extremely affordable, SANbox Express 1404 switches allow the smallest business to enjoy the benefits of networked storage without having to hire a SAN expert. Software automates the entire installation and management process with wizards and auto-configuration tools.
SANblade Fibre Channel HBAs -- One Convenient Driver for Any Operating System
QLogic SANblade HBAs offer best-in-class ease-of-use and functionality - plus the convenience of a single driver per OS for all 2Gb and 4Gb HBAs. QLogic 4Gb HBAs offer a suite of technology advancements that help companies maintain application performance and cost-effectively scale their networks. Like the SANbox 1404 Fibre Channel switch, SANblade Fibre Channel HBAs are easily installed and managed with wizards.
"The SAN Connectivity Kit for EMC CLARiiON AX150 is another step forward in making life that much easier for first-time SAN customers," said Frank Berry, vice president of marketing, QLogic Corp. "QLogic SANbox switches and SANblade HBAs help customers get their SAN up and running as quickly and easily as possible."
About QLogic
QLogic is a leading supplier of high performance storage networking solutions including Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), blade server embedded Fibre Channel switches, Fibre Channel stackable switches, iSCSI HBAs, iSCSI routers and storage services platforms for enabling advanced storage management applications. The company is also a leading supplier of server networking products including InfiniBand host channel adapters that accelerate cluster performance. QLogic products are delivered to small-to-medium businesses and large enterprises around the world via its channel partner community. QLogic products are also powering solutions from leading companies like Cisco, Dell, EMC, Hitachi Data Systems, HP, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance and Sun Microsystems. QLogic is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information go to www.qlogic.com.
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