SuSE Linux and QLogic Advance Enterprise Storage Solutions for Linux; SuSE 7.3 Supported by QLogic SAN Infrastructure Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ALISO VIEJO, Calif. & OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001 SuSE Linux A Linux distribution from the SuSE Linux division of Novell. Both consumer and enterprise versions are available, and the distribution includes several user interfaces. SuSE Linux comes with the Yet Another Setup Tool (YaST), which is used to install, configure and maintain the OS, as , the international technology leader and solutions provider in open source, and QLogic Corp. (Nasdaq:QLGC), the only end-to-end storage area network (SAN) infrastructure provider, announced an agreement in which QLogic's SANblade(TM) host bus adapters (HBAs) and SANbox(TM) switches will support SuSE Linux 7.3 for integration into SAN solutions for original equipment manufacturers, resellers and system integrators. QLogic's SANblade family of HBAs simplifies SAN design, acquisition and deployment, with all SANblade products engineered around a standard, common driver interface (CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control ) so developers can migrate between topologies with minimal investment and bring new-technology products to market quickly. QLogic SANbox switches are capable of networking storage at distances in excess of 100 km, scalable to over seven million nodes. QLogic's broad range of high-performance SAN infrastructure products, available from a single vendor, allows OEMs, VARs storage service providers (SSPs) and end-users to build cost-effective, plug-and-play SANs that are centrally managed and highly available. The release of SuSE Linux 7.3 strengthens the company's commitment to deliver high-end enterprise and standard desktop users the latest Linux advantages in security, stability and ergonomical user interface through new image, graphics and audio features. The newest release confirms SuSE Linux as one of the maturest operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. for enterprise-level operations. "We are completely pleased to work with QLogic as we debut SuSE Linux 7.3," said Holger Dyroff, director of sales. "Combining their recognized SAN expertise with SuSE 7.3 provides a wide range of enterprise operations with the latest advanced SAN technologies. QLogic's ability to deliver highly customizable SAN solutions meets the latest trend of complete integration of data over diverse networks." "Offering complete end-to-end connectivity End-to-end connectivity is a property of the Internet that allows all nodes of the network to send packets to all other nodes of the network, without requiring intermediate network elements to further interpret them. It was for the first time implemented in the CYCLADES-network. for SANs operating in the Linux environment, extends our products and services for OEMs, system integrators and resellers," said Frank Berry, vice president, QLogic Corp. "Our commitment has always been delivery and service of open-standard, SAN infrastructure solutions that can be tailored to complement the diverse requirements that exist in the complexity of enterprise operations. The opportunity to work with SuSE allows us to advance common SAN technology roadmaps for a new world of companies that see the great value of open source computing." The newly released SuSE Linux 7.3 Professional offers IT professionals a comprehensive portfolio of more than 2,000 up-to-date software packages. The new version provides professional users with all tools required for implementing file and print servers as well as WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. , proxy, mail, and news servers under Linux. D.H. Brown Associates, Inc., a leading research and consulting firm that provides strategic analysis, assessment, and evaluation of technologies, products, and market trends in the Information Industry, just completed a study of "Linux-based operating systems." The conclusion: "SuSE Linux 7.2 has the overall functional lead among the studied Linux distributions, taking the top place in the categories of RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. (Reliability, Availability and Serviceability Reliability, Availability and Serviceability is a computer hardware engineering term. It originated from IBM to advertise the robustness of their mainframe computers. The concept is often known by the acronym RAS. ), Systems Management, and Directory and Security Services." http://www.dhbrown.com/dhbrown/Linux.cfm. About SuSE SuSE Linux is the international technology leader and solutions provider in Open Source operating system software. SuSE's unique expertise in Linux and its largest development team worldwide dedicated to Open Source software has contributed to the recognition of SuSE as the most complete Linux solution available today. SuSE Linux is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. focused entirely on supporting the Linux community and Open Source development. For more information, Please visit www.suse.com. About QLogic QLogic Corporation (Nasdaq:QLGC) is changing the way the world views Storage Area Networks (SANs), serving OEMs, VARs and system integrators with the only end-to-end SAN infrastructure in the industry. With over 15 years of enterprise storage experience, the company delivers a full range of Fibre Channel switches Major manufacturers of Fibre Channel switches are: Brocade, Cisco, McData and Qlogic.
(2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). host bus adapters, controller silicon and management chips for systems and peripherals, as well as the QLogic Management Suite of SAN management software solutions. A member of the S&P 500 Index, QLogic was ranked fourth on Forbes' Best 200 Small Companies and number 20 on Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. QLogic is integrated in over 200 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and solutions, including: Compaq, Computer Associates, DataCore, Dell, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. , FalconStor, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , INRANGE, Iwill, Quantum, Raidtec, Siemens, Sony, Sun, Unisys, VERITAS and XIOtech. For more information about QLogic and its products, contact QLogic Corp., 26600 Laguna Hills Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; telephone: 800/662-4471 (sales); 949/389-6000 (corporate); fax: 949/389-6126; home page http://www.qlogic.com. Note: All QLogic-issued press releases appear on the company's web site (www.qlogic.com). Any announcement that does not appear on the QLogic web site has not been issued by QLogic. Disclaimer -- Forward Looking Statements With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company wishes to advise readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include new and changing technologies and customer acceptance of those technologies; a change in semiconductor foundry capacity or conditions; fluctuations in the growth of I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output markets; fluctuations or cancellations in orders from OEM customers; the Company's ability to compete effectively with other companies; cancellation of OEM products associated with design wins; and reductions in the need for space and increased costs of operations due to facility relocation. Carrying additional expansion space may increase costs and adversely impact future earnings. These and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are also discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent filings on Form S-3, Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . Note to Editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of the companies with which they are associated. LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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