ACADEMIA

Storage specialist Rorke Data, a subsidiary of San Jose-based Bell Microproducts, and Myricom, a leading provider of high-performance computing (HPC) interconnect technology, today announced a strategic partnership. Myricom has selected Rorke Data as its exclusive general-purpose US distributor for Myricom's Myri-10G 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Cards (NICs). "Rorke Data's existing infrastructure of warehouses and integration facilities located throughout the continental United States gives Rorke the ability to respond quickly to reseller and system-integrator requirements," said Dr. Chuck Seitz, Myricom founder and CEO. "Also, Rorke's extensive experience in a broad range of storage-centric markets makes them a valuable resource for Myricom's entry into those sectors." As businesses run more intensive applications and connect more clients and devices to the network, the demand for higher I/O bandwidth is increasing exponentially. Myricom's family of 10Gb NICs deliver near-wire-speed user-level throughput greater than 9.6 Gigabits/s versus comparable NICs offering 7.5 Gb/s. "We are excited to sell the Myricom line of 10Gb network-interface cards," said Joe Rorke, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Rorke Data. "Myricom offers the highest performing low-priced 10Gb NICs in the industry. The advent of low-cost, high-speed processors and disk storage means that low-cost 10Gbit connectivity is needed as well. We see a wide range of opportunities in the vertical as well as the more generic markets that we serve." Rorke Data will stock and distribute Myricom 10Gb Ethernet NICs through out North America with the authorization to provide a range service and support options as well.