Dataram to Provide Memory for SGI 3000 Family, SGI 300 Family and Silicon Graphics Fuel Systems; Agreement Authorizes Dataram to Offer Up to 2GB Memory Capacities.

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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2002

Dataram Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAM), a leading provider of server, workstation, and PC memory today announced an agreement with Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) (NYSE: SGI), a world leader in products, solutions, and services for high-performance computing, visualization, and the management of complex data. The agreement authorizes Dataram to market memory upgrades SGI(R) Origin(R) 3000, SGI(R) Onyx(R) 3000, SGI Origin(R) 300, SGI Onyx 300, and Silicon Graphics Fuel systems. Memory for these systems contains proprietary technology covered under U.S. patent numbers 6,115,278 and 6,215,686 previously granted to SGI.

Under the new agreement, Dataram's memory offerings will be fully eligible for SGI service and support arrangements. SGI customers of Origin 3000, and Onyx 3000, Origin 300, Onyx 300 and Silicon Graphics Fuel systems may arrange for service by contacting the SGI worldwide service organization directly for support.

Dataram and SGI have a long history of mutual agreements including the previous SGI(R) Origin(R) 2000, SGI(R) Origin(R) 200 and Silicon Graphics(R) Onyx2(R) licensing agreement signed in 1997. This agreement authorized Dataram to market memory for the systems that preceded the Origin 3000 series.

"Dataram now offers the first authorized memory upgrades for these powerful and scalable SGI servers and workstations. This agreement provides SGI customers, who desire an alternative source for memory, the associated cost savings and warranty support that comes with all Dataram memory products," stated Paul Henke, Director of Product Marketing at Dataram.

"SGI selected Dataram as a top-quality manufacturer and marketer of memory in the high-end workstation and server market," stated Jason Chang, Product Manager, Origin series, SGI. "Based on our experience with Dataram in the prior Origin series, they were a logical selection for this agreement."

Discover Dataram's Value Advantage with cost savings of up to 50 percent, reliability backed by a Lifetime Warranty, quick delivery with customer service and product support from our centers located on three continents. Contact your local Dataram sales representative or channel partner for more information.

         Product Offerings:

         Capacity  SGI P/N                  Dataram Product
         --------  ----------------         ---------------
         1GB       MEM-1G-D-SU              DRG3000D/1024
         2GB       MEM-2G-D-SU              DRG3000D/2048
         1GB       MEM-O300-1G-SU           DRG300/1024
         2GB       MEM-O300-2G-D-SU         DRG300D/2048
         1GB       HU-F-MEM-1GB             DRG300F/1024
         2GB       HU-F-MEM-2GB             DRG300F/2048

About Dataram

Founded in 1967, Dataram is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of high performance memory products for the server, workstation and PC markets. HP & Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens, IBM, Intel, SGI, Sun and Toshiba comprise Dataram's memory market focus. With state-of-the-art ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in the USA and Europe, and fully staffed sales offices around the globe, Dataram is The Best Choice in Memory--part of our commitment to be the best memory partner imaginable, wherever you do business.

Additional information is available on the Internet at www.dataram.com.

Dataram attributions

Silicon Graphics, SGI, Origin, Onyx, and the SGI logo are registered trademarks and Silicon Graphic Fuel is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.