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QLogic and Brocade to Accelerate Innovation in Storage Area Networks
TRANSACTION OVERVIEW On January 17, 2014, QLogic and Brocade announced a technology and marketing alliance agreement to drive the continued strength of the Fibre Channel SAN ecosystem for the benefit of mutual customers. In addition, QLogic acquired the products and assets associated with Brocade’s adapter business. The product portfolio includes Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), Converged Network Adapters (CNAs), and mezzanine adapters for OEM blade server platforms. This transaction expands QLogic’s product portfolio, enables development of innovative storage networking solutions, and accelerates adoption of Gen 5 Fibre Channel. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. KEY MESSAGES • The deal helps strengthen the Fibre Channel SAN ecosystem and increases customer choice • The deal helps both companies focus on their core competencies and businesses • Brocade and QLogic are working together to ensure seamless handling of orders, shipments, and support during the portfolio transition • Brocade and QLogic have formed a technology and marketing alliance to drive SAN innovation including for Gen 6 technology • The financial terms of the deal are confidential as they are not material to either company’s business QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. What are the terms of the transaction? • The sale includes the transfer of products, technologies, and resources • Financial terms are not material to either company’s business and will remain confidential 2. What is the deal rationale for QLogic? • Further extends QLogic’s market share lead in both Fibre Channel HBAs and CNAs • Enables development of innovative storage networking solutions for our customers • Accelerates adoption of Gen 5 Fibre Channel
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3. What products are affected by the transaction? • Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapters • Brocade 815/825 and 415/425 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) • Brocade 1010/1020 Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) • OEM HBA and CNA mezzanine adapters (1007, 1867, 1869, and BR1741M-k) 4. How will this impact current Brocade adapter customers and channel partners? • For Brocade customers and channel partners, it is business as usual from day one for the Brocade adapter product line • QLogic and Brocade are working together to ensure seamless handling of orders, shipments, and support during the portfolio transition • QLogic will continue to supply, support, and service the current adapter products for the foreseeable future 5. What is the technology and marketing alliance agreement? • Brocade and QLogic will collaborate to develop and market end-to end solutions to benefit mutual customers and drive innovation, including Gen 6 Fibre Channel. In addition, we will be working together to accelerate adoption of Gen 5 Fibre Channel technologies.
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