PACELINE SYSTEMS DEMOS 4X INFINIBAND SWITCHING SYSTEMS AT SPRING NETWORLD+INTEROP.

Paceline Systems Corporation, developer of the industry's first enterprise-class InfiniBand switching systems, has announced that it will demonstrate its 4x InfiniBand switches at Spring Networld+Interop (N+I), May 7-9, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The demonstration will highlight Paceline's 4x solution, which uses 8 Gbps data links to create next-generation, high performance data center fabrics. The company will also exhibit in the InfiniBand Trade Association's pavilion.

Showcasing a fully operational end-to-end 4x InfiniBand fabric, the demonstration will include multiple Paceline switches and embedded Apex switch software interfacing with BMC Software's PATROL enterprise management system for fabric configuration and monitoring. Paceline will demonstrate its unique ability to maintain continuous fabric services in the face of fabric failures. Additionally, attendees will observe Paceline's comprehensive manageability, including a familiar Command Line Interface (CLI), Web GUI and integration with the BMC PATROL management station. Apex software delivers the performance of InfiniBand with the manageability, reliability and ease-of-use required for enterprise environments.

"InfiniBand has gained tremendous momentum and our demonstration is another example of production-quality products that will ship this year," said John Hanratty, Paceline's vice president of Marketing. "Providing high performance switching is vital, but making InfiniBand an enterprise-class technology will be the key to successful, cost effective deployments. We are pleased to offer a live demonstration of our Apex software running over our 4x switches, showcasing another milestone for the company."

InfiniBand is a new open I/O specification that delivers a channel-based, switched fabric technology and is designed to boost data center bandwidth and simplify data center infrastructure. InfiniBand eliminates bottlenecks inside server I/O systems that can consume up to 50% of server CPU cycles and dramatically increases performance. The specification is developed and promoted by the InfiniBand Trade Association, which was co-founded by industry giants such as Compaq, Dell, H/P, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Sun. The InfiniBand Trade Association has grown to incorporate more than 150 members, including Paceline Systems.

For large data centers to realize the benefits of InfiniBand seamlessly and cost effectively will require solutions that provide high availability, intelligent fabric services and enterprise management system integration. Paceline is the first to deliver enterprise-class InfiniBand switches and software. The company's Apex software includes a comprehensive set of features designed to offer scalable topology control, mission-critical reliability and superior network management tools. Apex is integrated with popular enterprise management systems, including Tivoli and BMC Software, which offer comprehensive, device-independent management functionality.

Paceline Systems Corporation, based in Acton, Mass., is a leading developer of InfiniBand fabric solutions for enterprise data centers. The company's powerful switching systems feature Paceline's Apex software, which delivers the performance of InfiniBand with the manageability, reliability and ease-of-use required for large enterprise and service provider environments. Paceline is funded with more than $21 million from blue-chip venture capital firms that include BancBoston Ventures, Kodiak Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital, ABS Ventures and Goldman Sachs. Paceline Systems has assembled a team of seasoned managers with expertise in the networking and computer industries and strengths in all aspects of engineering, sales and marketing.