Gadzoox Networks Licenses Leading Fibre Channel Software Technology to Trebia Networks

Agreement Leverages Gadzoox Networks Innovative FC software Technology Into Trebia’s Leading Storage Network Processor Products

San Jose, Calif. — October 29, 2002 — Gadzoox Networks Inc., (OTC: ZOOX), a global supplier of innovative Storage Area Network (SAN) products, today announced a licensing agreement with Trebia Networks, Inc., a leader in system-on-silicon solutions for storage networking applications, for Gadzoox Networks’ FabriCore Engines Open SAN OS.

“As the SAN market matures and new technologies take hold, both start-up and established industry players are realizing the need for Fibre Channel expertise,” stated Steve Dalton, President and CEO for Gadzoox Networks. “Gadzoox Networks is using this opportunity to license its world-class Fibre Channel technology by partnering with companies, such as Trebia Networks, that can use the expertise and technology to innovate new products for the growing SAN market.”

“As Trebia Networks delivers next generation SAN products that support both Fibre Channel and IP storage, we continue to explore opportunities to partner with leading technology companies to deliver a more complete solution to our customers,” said Brendon Howe, vice president of marketing for Trebia Networks. “For Fibre Channel software, we chose Gadzoox Networks because of their leading technology, proven cross-vendor interoperability and their understanding of the SAN product landscape.”

About Gadzoox Networks
Since 1996 Gadzoox Networks has led the industry in market “firsts” and continues to drive the Storage Area Network (SAN) edge market with innovative Fibre Channel switching technology. The company has consistently delivered a time to market advantage to major OEM customers enabling them to create clear business value for their customer base. Gadzoox Networks is a voting member of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), with corporate headquarters located in Santa Clara, California. For more information about Gadzoox Networks' products and technology advancements in the SAN industry, visit the company's Web site at http://www.gadzoox.com.

About Trebia Networks, Inc.
Trebia Networks has pioneered a new category of processor called the Storage Network Processor (SNP) that is specifically optimized for high-performance storage networking solutions. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative system-on-silicon solutions for storage networking applications that greatly accelerate and simplify the development of next generation system products. Trebia has secured over $40 million in start-up funding from leading Venture Partners. Incorporated in July 2000, Trebia Networks is based in Acton, in the middle of Massachusetts' high-tech corridor. For more information, visit Trebia Networks on the Internet at www.trebia.com.

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