Maynard, MA, December 4, 2003 - SANBlaze Technology, Inc., a provider of unique and leading edge networking and storage solutions, today introduced a complete family of PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Fibre Channel adapters. The release of these products continues SANBlaze's commitment to bring leading edge networking and storage technologies into the embedded, telecom and industrial control markets.

The SB-PMC-FC family of adapters provides 1 and 2 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity solutions for VME or CompactPCI based systems. The SB-PMC-FC is available with single or dual independent Fibre Channel Ports supporting multimode optics or copper. The product line supports auto-negotiation and switch and loop topologies. The SB-PMC-FC family is available in five options. The dual channel version is available with 2 front panel ports, 2 rear I/O ports (via J/P 4) or 1 front panel and 1 rear I/O port (via J/P 4). The single channel version of the card is available with either a single front panel port or a single rear I/O port. These options allow for maximum design flexibility, while delivering the high performance SAN connectivity of Fibre Channel in a PMC form factor.

By offering a full complement of I/O options, port configurations and auto-negotiation for multiple SAN speeds (1 or 2 Gbps), the SANBlaze PMC-FC family is able to address most embedded system Fibre Channel design requirements. In the event that a client's requirements are not met with the commercially available versions of the Fibre Channel PMC product family, SANBlaze has the flexibility and experience to provide a unique, customer specified solution quickly and cost effectively.

The SANBlaze SB-PMC-FC PMC Fibre Channel products support all major operating systems, and are available immediately.

For additional information call (978) 897-1888.

About SANBlaze

SANBlaze Technology, Inc. provides high performance, complex, multifunction and intelligent I/O hardware, software and system solutions. The company leverages years of experience providing networking and storage solutions to deliver leading edge commercially available products, as well as custom engagements that address a client's unique requirements. SANBlaze offers a complete line of PMC and cPCI solutions, as well as Fibre Channel Disk Emulation and Test systems.