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Finisar Introduces 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester for Storage Area Networks
New Load Tester Functionality Expands the Xgig(R) Test Platform Providing Accelerated Development, Increased ROI and Superior Fl
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SUNNYVALE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/24/07 -- A world leader in high-speed communications
testing and monitoring technology, Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR) today
announced the availability of its new Xgig® 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester.
The Xgig platform is used by developers and SAN architects worldwide to
test, analyze, and validate the performance of the entire spectrum of Fibre
Channel SAN equipment, ranging from chips to large scale systems. With
this new load tester Finisar now provides full line-rate load testing for
the new generation of 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel products. This load testing is
accomplished using Finisar's industry-leading Xgig Test and Development
Platform, supplemented by the industry's most comprehensive suite of SAN
testing and protocol analysis capabilities.
The 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester is part of the Xgig unified platform and
allows users to easily combine Load Tester capabilities with existing
development tools. Thus, Xgig provides fully integrated SAN fabric
validation with protocol analysis. The ability to access the industry's
broadest range of multiprotocol tools serving such protocols as Fibre
Channel, SAS/SATA, and iSCSI, through a single test platform makes the Xgig
unique in the industry. The unified platform and easy to use GUI
simplifies testing for faster new product introduction.
"Finisar's Xgig multi-function platform provides Brocade great flexibility
in accelerating development, validation, and time to market of new
products," said Joseph Giulianelli, senior product test manager, Brocade.
"With the full line rate generation abilities of Finisar's Load Tester, we
can test our new generation switches and deliver the highest quality
product our customers demand."
The 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester provides full line-rate testing of 8G
Fibre Channel switches, supports 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/second data rates, and
scales to 64 ports. With load testing, the Xgig platform offers the
industry's most comprehensive range of SAN development capabilities.
"Finisar is the time-to-market and market share leader for the Fibre
Channel and SAN protocol analysis markets, according to Frost & Sullivan,"
said Paul Hansen, vice-president of marketing at Finisar. "With the new
Load Tester, Finisar further demonstrates its commitment to provide the
industry's most complete solution for the development and validation of
Fibre Channel SAN equipment. The Xgig with load testing enables storage
vendors to improve the quality and speed to market of their latest
technology offerings."
The Xgig 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester is now shipping worldwide with
pricing starting at $50,000. For more information about Finisar's proven
networking solutions, visit www.finisar.com/xgig/ or contact a Finisar
Solution Expert at 1.408.548.1000 or [email protected].
About Finisar
Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR) is a global technology leader for fiber
optic components and subsystems and network test and monitoring systems.
These products enable high-speed voice, video and data communications for
networking, storage and wireless applications over Local Area Networks
(LANs), Storage Area Networks (SANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
using Ethernet, Fibre Channel, IP, SAS, SATA and SONET/SDH protocols. The
Company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA. More information
can be found at www.finisar.com.
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The statements contained in this press release that are not purely
historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements
regarding Finisar's expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies
regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this press
release are based upon information available to Finisar as of the date
hereof, and Finisar assumes no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected. These risks include those associated with the rapidly
evolving markets for Finisar's products and uncertainty regarding the
development of these markets; Finisar's historical dependence on sales to a
limited number of customers and fluctuations in the mix of customers in any
period; ongoing new product development and introduction of new and
enhanced products; the challenges of rapid growth followed by periods of
contraction; and intensive competition. Further information regarding these
and other risks relating to Finisar's business is set forth in Finisar's
Annual Report on Form 10-K and other interim reports as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Victoria McDonald
Finisar Corporation
(408) 542-4261 [email protected]
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