Emulex Corporation Announces Availability of Fibre Channel HBA Drivers for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions

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Emulex Corporation, a leading provider of advanced storage networking infrastructure solutions, has announced the availability of its Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) drivers for the recently released Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. This move is significant as it enables Emulex customers to take advantage of the performance and scalability benefits of 64-bit computing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emulex Corporation has released its Fibre Channel HBA drivers for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, enabling customers to leverage the performance and scalability benefits of 64-bit computing.
  • The Emulex HBA drivers support servers based on Intel(r) Xeon(tm) processors that utilize Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel(r) EM64T)-based solutions.
  • Qualified Emulex Storport drivers are available on the SP1 CD distribution, providing customers with a seamless deployment of system and storage solutions within 64-bit computing environments.
  • Emulex worked closely with Intel to ensure that its HBA drivers are optimized for use with platforms that support Intel EM64T, providing customers with a next-generation 64-bit technology consistent with those of its strategic partners.
  • The Emulex website offers upgraded versions of Windows drivers for the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, ensuring that customers have access to the latest version of the drivers.
  • Emulex's LightPulse HBAs provide the flexibility and broad interoperability needed for complex, highly scalable heterogeneous SANs, making them an ideal choice for customers looking to deploy next-generation storage solutions.
  • Emulex is a leading provider of advanced storage networking infrastructure solutions, with a broad range of products spanning host bus adapters, embedded storage switches, I/O controllers, and SAN Storage Switches.

Statistics:

  • 64-bit systems are expected to penetrate data center environments and witness mainstream adoption within the volume server segment.
  • Emulex has ranked number 16 in the Deloitte 2004 Technology Fast 50 and has received recognition as one of Forbes 200 Best Small Companies.
  • Emulex's products have been selected by the world's leading server and storage providers, including Dell, EMC, Fujitsu Ltd., Fujitsu Siemens, Bull, HP, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance, Quantum Corp., StorageTek, Sun Microsystems, Unisys, and Xyratex.

Sources:

  • Emulex Corporation
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
  • Intel Corporation
  • PRIMEZONE via COMTEX
  • Deloitte 2004 Technology Fast 50
  • Forbes 200 Best Small Companies