Gadzoox Networks to Deliver FC MAC Core in Leading Xilinx Virtex-II Pro Platform FPGAs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gadzoox Networks, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: ZOOX), a global supplier of innovative Storage Area Network (SAN) products, announced today that the company, in collaboration with Xilinx engineering, has successfully ported and conducted simulation tests of its FabriCore Engines Fibre Channel (FC) MAC 1Gb/2Gb core, the only core of its kind available today, onto the market leading Xilinx (R)Virtex-II Pro(TM) Platform FPGA. By providing a proven FC foundation in a market leading FPGA, storage networking architects can now design, test and build storage products more quickly. The initial product will utilize Gadzoox Networks 1Gb/2Gb FC MAC core and will target all Virtex-II Pro devices.

"The rush in the storage industry to develop and market next generation, proven products is growing and one of the best ways to enter an emerging market quickly is through FPGA technology," said Steve Dalton, Gadzoox Networks' President and CEO. "Gadzoox Networks' FC MAC core technology together with Xilinx's well known and market dominating Virtex-II Platform FPGA offers customers a way to save up to 6-9 months of potential ASIC development time enabling them to get to market faster with a differentiated product."

"The combination of the Virtex-II Pro Platform FPGA and Gadzoox Networks' proven FabriCore FC MAC technology is a powerful tool to enable SAN engineers to bring intelligent, reliable, and interoperable next generation SAN systems to market," Mark Aaldering, Senior Director of the IP Solutions Division at Xilinx. "Gadzoox Networks proven high performance FC technology and the Virtex-II Pro Platform FPGA, with embedded PowerPC processors and multigigabit transceivers, provides an ideal platform for developing 2Gb and next-generation 10Gb networked storage applications."

Customers can obtain pricing information by contacting Gadzoox Networks at 408-360-4950 or sending an email to sales@gadzoox.com. Gadzoox Networks is also offering engineering support services for an additional fee to FabriCore Engines' customers. Customers are encouraged to visit www.gadzoox.com/fabricore to view more in-depth details about the FabriCore Engines offerings and capabilities. For more information about Xilinx Virtex-II series solutions, visit www.xilinx.com

About Gadzoox Networks

Since 1996 Gadzoox Networks has led the industry in market "firsts" and continues to drive the Storage Area Network (SAN) entry-level market with innovative Fibre Channel switching technology. The company has consistently delivered a time to market advantage to major OEM customers enabling them to create clear business value for their customer base. Gadzoox Networks is a voting member of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), with corporate headquarters located in San Jose, California. For more information about

Gadzoox Networks' products and technology advancements in the SAN industry, visit the company's Web site at http://www.gadzoox.com.