[April 03, 2009] QLogic to Showcase Intelligent Converged Networks At SNW Tweet ADVISORY, Apr 3, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- WHO: QLogic Corp., a leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions. WHAT: QLogic will demonstrate its multi-faceted portfolio of server, storage and data networking technologies, including the all-new 8100 Series of PCI Express converged network adapters (CNAs). Based on the company's advanced Network Plus Architecture, the 8100 Series is the world's first single-chip CNA with full FCoE hardware offload, and has already been embraced by a significant number of tier one OEMs for use in high-density storage systems and blade servers. * FCoE Attendees will see first-hand the advantages of the breakthrough 8100 Series CNAs in QLogic Booth #301, the FCoE Hands-On Lab in room F-1A and in Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) Booth #508. The FCIA demo, featuring the QLogic 8100 Series CNAs and QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel switches and adapters, will demonstrate to attendees how simple it is to set up -- and realize the benefits of -- high performance, intelligent converged fabric technologies. * Fibre Channel QLogic will introduce the SANbox 3810 -- an affordable and ideal solution for customers that are implementing their first storage area network. The new, low-cost, eight-port, 8Gb Fibre Channel switch will be exhibited in QLogic Booth #301. * InfiniBand QLogic's full line of InfiniBand switches and adapters, fully optimized for the new Intel(r) Xeon(r) 5500 Series platform, will be showcased in InfiniBand Trade Association Booth #803. QLogic's end-to-end portfolio of InfiniBand networking products for high performance computing include quad data rate (QDR) adapters, QDR multi-protocol directors and edge switches. * QLogic Technology Experts Speak QLogic technology experts will be addressing a wide range of compelling storage topics in four different sessions at the show. Topics and presenters include: * Basic and Advanced Lessons on Installing, Configuring And Managing End-To-End FCoE Solutions This tutorial, presented by Chris Jobe, senior technical marketing engineer, will guide attendees through installing, configuring and managing end-to-end FCoE solutions. Several sessions are available in the morning and afternoon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the FCoE Hands-On Lab. * FCoE and I/O Connectivity in the Virtualized Data Center: Challenges and Solutions, presented by Satheesh Nanniyur, senior product marketing manager, on Monday, April 6 at 1 p.m. * Introduction to High Performance Computing and InfiniBand: History and Trends, presented by Phillip Murphy, vice president of engineering, on Monday, April 6 at 2:50 p.m. * How to Avoid the Pink Slip: Safe and Secure Data Migration, presented by Steve Reichwein, senior manager of product marketing, on Thursday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m. * InfiniBand and High Performance Computing: Accelerating Business Innovation with InfiniBand, a Technology Update and Case Study, presented by Kevin Judd, senior product manager, on Monday, April 6 at 3:45 p.m. WHEN: April 6-9 WHERE: Storage Networking World Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel Orlando, Florida For more information, visit: http://www.snwusa.com/ About QLogic QLogic (Nasdaq:QLGC) is a global leader and technology innovator in high performance networking, including adapters, switches and ASICs. Leading OEMs and channel partners worldwide rely on QLogic products for their data, storage and server networking solutions. QLogic is a NASDAQ Global Select company and is included in the S&P 500. For more information, visit www.qlogic.com. Disclaimer - Forward Looking Statements This press release contains statements relating to future results of the company (including certain beliefs and projections regarding business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. The company advises readers that these potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: potential fluctuations in operating results; revenues may be affected by changes in IT spending levels; gross margins that may vary over time; the stock price of the company may be volatile; the company's dependence on the storage area network market; potential adverse effects of server virtualization technology on the company's business; potential adverse effects of increased market acceptance of blade servers; the ability to maintain and gain market or industry acceptance of the company's products; the company's dependence on a limited number of customers; seasonal fluctuations and uneven sales patterns in orders from customers; the company's ability to compete effectively with other companies; declining average unit sales prices of comparable products; a reduction in sales efforts by current distributors; the company's dependence on sole source and limited source suppliers; the company's dependence on relationships with certain silicon chip suppliers; declines in the market value of the company's marketable securities; the complexity of the company's products; sales fluctuations arising from customer transitions to new products; environmental compliance costs; international economic, regulatory, political and other risks; uncertain benefits from strategic business combinations; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; difficulties in transitioning to smaller geometry process technologies; the ability to protect proprietary rights; the ability to satisfactorily resolve any infringement claims; reliance on third party technology; the use of "open source" software in the company's products; changes in the company's tax provisions or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of its income tax returns; computer viruses and other tampering with the company's computer systems; and facilities of the company and its suppliers and customers are located in areas subject to natural disasters. More detailed information on these and additional factors which could affect the company's operating and financial results are described in the company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company urges all interested parties to read these reports to gain a better understanding of the business and other risks that the company faces. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and the company does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. QLogic and the QLogic logo are registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of the companies with which they are associated. This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com SOURCE: QLogic Corp. 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