Mylex Introduces Linux Operating System Support for its
Buslogic Flashpoint Line of SCSI Host Adapters
FREMONT, CA, -- October 8, 1996 --
Mylex Corporation has expanded Linux
operating system support to its BusLogic brand of FlashPoint Ultra SCSI host
adapters. All of BusLogic's other SCSI host adapters, including the
MultiMaster line, currently support the Linux operating system. Linux drivers
and information will be available on October 15th at
http://www.dandelion.com/Linux/.
(ED: The link to dandelion.com, now likely defunct, has been included
for search reasons.)
"Mylex is committed to supporting the Linux community," says Peter Shambora,
vice president of marketing for Mylex. "We have supported Linux driver
development and provided technical support for our host adapters for several
years, and are pleased to now make our FlashPoint products available to this
user base."
The Linux Operating System
Linux is a freely-distributed implementation of UNIX for Intel x86, Sun SPARC,
SGI MIPS, Motorola 68k, Digital Alpha AXP and Motorola PowerPC machines. It
supports a wide range of software, including the X Window System, Emacs, and
TCP/IP networking. Further information is available at
http://www.linux.org and
http://www.ssc.com/linux.
FlashPoint Host Adapters
The FlashPoint family of Ultra SCSI host adapters, designed for workstation and
file server environments, are available in narrow, wide, dual channel, and dual
channel wide versions. These adapters feature SeqEngine automation technology,
which minimizes SCSI command overhead and reduces the number of interrupts
generated to the CPU.
About Mylex
Mylex Corporation (NASDAQ/NM SYMBOL: MYLX), founded in 1983, is a leading
producer of RAID technology and network management products. The company
produces high performance disk array (RAID) controllers, and complementary
computer products for network servers, mass storage systems, workstations and
system boards. Through its wide range of RAID controllers and its BusLogic
line of Ultra SCSI host adapter products, Mylex provides enabling intelligent
I/O technologies that increase network management control, enhance CPU
utilization, optimize I/O performance, and ensure data security and
availability. Products are sold globally through a network of OEMs, major
distributors, VARs, and system integrators. Mylex Corporation is headquartered
at 34551 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA.
Peter Shambora
Vice President of Marketing
Mylex Corp.
510/796-6100
peters@mylex.com