CommVault Systems and Brocade Deliver SOLUTIONware Configuration for Advanced Data Management and Protection for Microsoft Exchange in SAN Environments.

Business/Technology Editors

OCEANPORT, N.J. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000

-Technology Leaders Deliver End-To-End Data and Storage

Management Functionality, Advanced LAN-free Backup

and Granular Restore Capabilities for Microsoft Exchange -

CommVault Systems Inc.(R), an industry-leading provider of data and storage management software solutions, and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (Brocade(R)) (Nasdaq: BRCD), the leading provider of Storage Area Networking infrastructure, today announced the availability of a Brocade SOLUTIONware(R) configuration for advanced LAN-free backup and data management in Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. Through CommVault's next-generation Galaxy(TM) Enterprise 2000 data and storage management software suite, this verified configuration offers the ability to restore individual messages into Microsoft Outlook mailboxes, online, within SAN environments. The pre-tested configuration for Microsoft Exchange includes CommVault's Galaxy Enterprise 2000, Brocade SilkWorm(R) Fibre Channel fabric switches, Compaq StorageWorks hardware and conXsan storage routers from Crossroads.

As a result, Microsoft Exchange customers are now equipped with an interoperable, end-to-end data and storage management solution that delivers on the full promise of next-generation storage architectures by melding technologies from premier SAN vendors. Utilizing these product components in a pre-tested and certified configuration enables IT organizations to confidently leverage seamless interoperability and advanced technologies to achieve industry-leading protection and management of their Microsoft Exchange data within SANs.

LAN-free Operational Benefits Are Secured By Granular Data Recovery

To reduce traffic on their primary communications network, many of today's data-intensive enterprises are looking to Fibre Channel-based LAN-free backup to streamline data storage functions and increase network throughput. Equally as important as improving backup performance is enabling highly granular restore capabilities to ensure rapid data recovery. Granular, application-specific, item-level recovery using authorized, nonproprietary APIs is an important capability for enterprises seeking complete protection and agile data management. The combination of CommVault software, Brocade Fibre Channel switches, Crossroads routers and Compaq StorageWorks hardware gives users an open, standards-based solution to perform message-level recovery for Microsoft Exchange combined with the backup performance and efficiency of SAN architectures.

Partners Identify Benefits For Enterprise Data Centers

"We are proud to be working closely with Brocade, Crossroads, Compaq, Microsoft and others to ensure first-class data and storage management for Microsoft Exchange in SAN environments," said Dave West, vice president of business development, CommVault Systems. "The power of this combined solution gives our joint customers the ability to successfully deploy and manage enterprise critical Exchange messaging and collaboration environments."

"Brocade's SOLUTIONware program enables partners such as CommVault and Brocade to provide customers with first-class, pre-tested data management solutions that they can deploy with confidence," said Jack Cuthbert, Brocade vice president of Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Support Services. "The combination of CommVault Galaxy Enterprise 2000 and Brocade SilkWorm SAN switches enables customers to effectively leverage SAN infrastructure and employ a proven solution for superior data protection in mission critical Microsoft Exchange environments".

"Data protection and storage management are critical considerations for our customers, especially as Windows systems and applications are increasingly deployed in corporate data centers," said Scott Garvey, Director of Data Center and E-Commerce Partners at Microsoft. "CommVault Galaxy Enterprise 2000 is recognized as a best of breed solution for Exchange. By partnering with other clear leaders in storage networking technology, CommVault provides our customers with reliable, manageable, data center-quality solutions for Exchange deployed in networked storage environments."

CommVault's Galaxy Enterprise 2000 product is the only fully integrated enterprise storage management solution built from the ground up on Microsoft's Windows platform and designed specifically for managing large heterogeneous environments from a Windows console. By presenting a logical interface for viewing and managing stored information, the CommVault Galaxy solution eliminates many of the management difficulties that traditional backup products encounter due to their physical device orientation. This approach is especially important as increasing numbers of today's data-intensive enterprises move from server-centric to data-centric solutions, such as Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN).

About Brocade SOLUTIONware

Brocade SOLUTIONware(TM) simplifies SAN implementation by providing a proven and pre-tested "recipe for success" for addressing today's most challenging data management requirements. Each SOLUTIONware guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to integrate and configure a wide range of devices with Brocade Fibre Channel fabric switches in a discrete SAN solution for applications such as LAN-free and server-free backup, server and storage consolidation, high availability, and disaster tolerance. Brocade works closely with application, storage and system partners to ensure seamless interoperability of solutions in these environments. For more information on Brocade SOLUTIONware, visit www.brocade.com/SAN/sansolutions.html.

About CommVault Systems

CommVault Systems, Inc. (R) is a worldwide leader in providing enterprise-wide storage management solutions for client/server environments. The company's singular focus is creating and implementing fast, reliable, and easy-to-use storage management solutions to meet customer's data management requirements. The company's software products seamlessly ensure the reliable, rapid restoration of files, business-critical applications, and today's most popular databases. Information on CommVault is available on the World Wide Web at www.commvault.com or by calling [phone]. CommVault's corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey in the United States.

About Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD) is the leading provider of Storage Area Networking infrastructure. The Brocade SilkWorm(R) family of Fibre Channel switches and software is designed to optimize data availability in the storage enterprise. Using Brocade solutions, companies can simplify the implementation of Storage Area Networks (SANs), reduce the total cost of ownership of data storage environments, and improve network and application efficiency and performance.

Brocade is committed to maintaining open, standards-based solutions. Leading systems, applications, and storage vendors have selected Brocade to provide a networking foundation for their SAN solutions, including Amdahl, ATL, CNT, Compaq Computer, Data General, Dell Computer, Dot Hill, EMC Corporation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Groupe Bull, HP, IBM, Intergraph Computer Systems, MTI Technology Corp., NCR, NEC, Network Appliance, SGI, StorageTek and Unisys. In addition, Brocade counts industry leaders ADVA Optical Networking, BMC Software, Computer Associates, Emulex, Highground Systems, Hitachi Data Systems Inc., JNI Corporation, Legato, LSI Logic, ONI Systems, StorageNetworks, Tivoli Systems and VERITAS among its strategic partners. For more information, visit the Brocade website at www.Brocade.com or contact the company at [e-mail].

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