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McDATA Corp. Introduces New Board of Directors and Expands Fibre Channel Leadership Position

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In a major move to capitalize on growth opportunities in the Fibre Channel networking marketplace, McDATA Corp. has introduced a new Board of Directors. The company, founded in 1982 and acquired by EMC in 1995, has been reformed as a separate corporation with an independent Board of Directors. The new Board is composed of seven industry leaders, including Jack McDonnell, CEO of McDATA, and Paul Noble, executive VP at EMC Corp. The Board aims to provide direction and add value as McDATA expands its leadership position in the Fibre Channel market.

Key Takeaways:

  • McDATA Corp. was founded in 1982 and acquired by EMC in 1995.
  • The company was reformed as a separate corporation on October 1, 1997, with an independent Board of Directors.
  • The new Board of Directors has seven members, including Jack McDonnell, CEO of McDATA, and Paul Noble, executive VP at EMC Corp.
  • McDATA is developing solutions for explosive data growth and increasing user demand, including the S/390 Fibre Connection (FICON*) feature.
  • McDATA is the leading manufacturer of high-availability ESCON and Fibre Channel Directors, providing dynamic connections between computers and peripherals in large enterprise data centers.
  • McDATA is the exclusive supplier of the Enterprise Systems CONnectivity (ESCON*) 9032 Model 5 Director to IBM.
  • The company offers design, implementation planning, integration test, and training services for companies building Fibre Channel fabrics.

Statistics:

  • McDATA has over 270 employees.
  • The company is headquartered in Broomfield, Colo.
  • McDATA is the exclusive supplier of the ESCON* 9032 Model 5 Director to IBM.
  • McDATA has recently announced the development of the S/390 Fibre Connection (FICON*) feature within the 9032 Model 5 Director.

Sources:

  • McDATA Corp. press release, "McDATA Corp. Introduces New Board of Directors" (Oct. 13, 1997).
  • IBM Corporation. "ESCON* 9032 Model 5 Director" (no date).
  • EMC Corp. (no date).

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