SYSTEMS

QLogic Corp., a leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has acquired NetXen, Inc. QLogic will pay approximately $21 million in cash for NetXen (subject to certain closing adjustments). Both companies serve the same customers and address similar markets. This acquisition provides QLogic with complementary networking products and intellectual property. The acquisition further expands QLogic’s expertise in strategic areas of technology and enables the company to better address a wider range of emerging customer requirements for converged networks.

QLogic will provide further details regarding the transaction during its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter earnings conference call at 2:30 p.m. today. The call is being webcast live via the Internet at http://ir.qlogic.com and www.earnings.com. Phone access to participate in the conference call is available at (719) 325-4797, pass code: 5416549.