SAN JOSE, Calif., November 23, 2010 -- Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD) today announced highlights for its Q4 FY2010 and beyond, anchored by the introduction of innovative new product offerings, such as the new Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches, the first products to deliver Brocade VCS technology; the Brocade MLXe 100 Gigabit Ethernet Core Router; and Brocade Network Advisor, the first and only unified network management platform for SANs and IP networks. Collectively, these product introductions directly address evolving customer needs, including data center consolidation, virtualization and cloud-optimized networking.

Other highlights in the quarter include the official opening of the state-of-the-art Brocade data center and R&D engineering labs located in the company’s new San Jose campus, which embodies the latest advancements in energy efficiency and sustainable design elements. The new campus also served as the backdrop for the 2010 Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Data Center Efficiency Summit, bringing together hundreds of data center experts to promote industry best practices. For the full Q4 FY2010 financial results, including prepared comments from Brocade executives, go to http://www.brcd.com.

Products and Solutions

Brocade First to Market with Ethernet Fabric Solutions to Enable Virtualized Data Centers and Cloud-Optimized Networks
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=530389

Brocade Delivers on Brocade One Promise with World’s Most Powerful 100 Gigabit Ethernet Router
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=507724

Brocade Introduces Industry’s First and Only Unified Network Management Platform for Complete SAN and IP Control
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=507723

Brocade Helps Eliminate Network Complexity in Virtualized IT Environments
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=503546

Brocade Significantly Boosts Channel Partner Profitability with New Services and Support Programs
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=505508

Brocade Empowers the Channel to Increase Expertise in Convergence and Cloud Technologies
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=523442

Brocade Provides First Integrated Converged Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=520172

Brocade and Blue Coat Develop Industry’s First Proactive Network Health Monitoring for Carrier Caching
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=517938

Milestones

Brocade Opens New State-of-the-Art Data Center and R&D Innovation Lab
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=500308

Brocade Hosts Campus Dedication, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at New San Jose Facilities
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=503411

Brocade Earns a Spot on 2010 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=507805

GTDC Honors Brocade for Outstanding U.S. Sales Growth Through Distribution
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=511159

Brocade Leads in Data Center Network Innovation with Commitment to New 16 Gbps Fibre Channel Industry Standard
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=511848

Brocade Achieves Major Milestone with Server Qualification of 10 Gigabit Ethernet CNAs and Fibre Channel HBAs
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=513778

Brocade Hosts 2010 Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Data Center Efficiency Summit
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=517937

Customers

Brocade Internet Backbone Routers Selected as the Core for Highwinds’ Global Content Delivery Network Expansion
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=524093

High-Tech Academy Enhances Learning Experience with Brocade IP Network-Based Technologies
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=521217

French Ministry of National Education Gives Brocade ServerIron Application Delivery Switches Top Marks
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=519599

Brocade Enables Top Metro Service Provider to Attract and Retain More Enterprise Customers
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=517496

Al-Nahdi Medical Company ‘Switches’ to Brocade’s High-Performance Network Infrastructure to Support Aggressive Expansion Plan
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=516934

Brocade Spotlights Three Next-Generation Networks as Part of the Ultimate Network Challenge
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=515288

New Four-Star Parkhotel Horst Delivers On-Demand HD Video and Other Triple-Play Services with Brocade Network
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=514602

Business & Decision Eolas Chooses Brocade to Support Hosted Offerings
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=509987

AMS-IX Doubles Network Capacity and Paves Way to 100 GbE with Brocade
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=507726

GridKa Boosts Data Center Performance with Brocade SAN Switches and HBAs
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=506799

The Sacco Hospital of Milan Standardizes on Brocade IP Solutions to Increase Security and Performance
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=505957

College of West Anglia Enhances Student-Facing Services and Broadens Application Portfolio with Brocade
For more information: http://www.brcd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=498341

About Brocade

Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD) develops extraordinary networking solutions that enable today’s complex, data-intensive businesses to optimize information connectivity and maximize the business value of their data. For more information, visit www.brocade.com.