ORLANDO, FL -- StorageTek(R) (Storage Technology Corp.), (NYSE: STK), an expert in high-performance, efficient digitized data storage, is strengthening its commitment to Storage Area Networks (SANs) by adding the new Brocade SilkWorm(R) 3800 Enterprise Fabric Switch to its extensive portfolio of SAN devices and solutions. The Brocade SilkWorm 3800 Enterprise Fabric Switch is the industry's first fabric switch to deliver both 2 Gbit/sec speeds and the Advanced Fabric Services required to support enterprise storage applications, such as business continuance, storage and server consolidation, and centralized data management, allowing companies to better utilize IT assets and optimize operational efficiency. "The addition of the Brocade 3800 to our extensive line of SAN offerings is the latest example of StorageTek's dedication to joining efforts with other storage industry leaders to offer greater choice and complete cutting-edge solutions for addressing the fast-changing needs of our customers," said John LoPorto, StorageTek vice president, Storage Networking Business Unit. "We are actively working with these partners and leaders in promoting a common vision for heterogeneous SANs in multi protocol environments to help our customers seamlessly upgrade for increased storage growth while also maximizing usage of their legacy technology." "The Silkworm 3800 is an excellent addition to StorageTek's 2 Gb end-to-end Sl advantage of 2 Gb connectivity," said Karen Fox, StorageTek director, Product Marketing/Online Business. Based on the Brocade Intelligent Fabric Services Architecture, the 16-port Brocade SilkWorm 3800 increases SAN scalability and reliability, enhances security of the SAN fabric, and simplifies storage network management. Using Brocade SilkWorm fabric switches, companies can connect servers with storage devices through a SAN, creating a highly reliable, scalable, secure, and manageable environment for storage applications. For more information, see www.storagetek.com