Interphase Corporation Completes Compatibility Testing for Itanium-Based Systems

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Interphase Corporation has successfully completed compatibility testing and verification of its new software driver architecture for systems based on Intel's Itanium 64-bit processor. This marks a significant milestone for the company, as its PowerSAN and Slot Optimizer Fibre Channel adapters and driver software have proven interoperability at demonstration events and have been awarded Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 certification, as well as approval on Linux systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Interphase Corporation has completed compatibility testing and verification of its software driver architecture for Itanium-based systems, months ahead of the expected commercial availability of the new Itanium-based servers.
  • The company's PowerSAN and Slot Optimizer Fibre Channel adapters and driver software have been certified for Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000, as well as approved for Linux systems.
  • Interphase has worked closely with Intel through the IA-64 IHV testing process to ensure compatibility with original equipment manufacturers' next-generation Itanium-based platforms.
  • The company has a strong track record of working with major server companies, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Sun Microsystems, to provide compatible and reliable storage networking connectivity.
  • Interphase's PowerSAN product line provides an excellent complement to the high-end performance of Itanium servers, with certified performance on Itanium-based systems ensuring the company is well-positioned to offer OEMs compatible and reliable storage networking connectivity.
  • Interphase Corporation is a leader in Fibre Channel and next-generation telecommunication technologies, designing and delivering high-performance connectivity adapters for computer and telecommunication networks.

Statistics:

  • $73.5 million: Interphase's revenues for 1999.
  • 1999: The year Interphase's revenues were $73.5 million.
  • 64-bit: The type of processor architecture of Intel's Itanium processor.
  • 10,000-fold: The expected improvement in factors such as databases and memory capacity compared to current 32-bit processors according to Intel.

Sources:

  • Business Wire: "Interphase Corporation Completes Compatibility Testing and Verification of Its Software Driver Architecture for Intel's Itanium 64-bit Processor"
  • Interphase Corporation website: www.iphase.com