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www.panduit.com - PANDUIT, a world-class developer and provider of leading edge physical infrastructure solutions, today announced its acceptance into the QLogic(R) HPCtrack(TM) program. PANDUIT is collaborating with QLogic, a leader in storage networking and high performance computing, and other program vendors to improve interoperability and performance of InfiniBand networks. QLogic completed successful interoperability certification of PANDUIT

InfiniBand Cable Assemblies supporting optimum reliability and manageability in a QLogic cluster environment.

As part of a comprehensive Data Center Solution, PANDUIT helps customers manage risk within the physical infrastructure. "Through continuous collaboration with technology leaders, PANDUIT delivers solutions that simplify design, deployment, and integration. Advancing infrastructure design and management strategies relevant to the entire ecosystem will help customers realize the benefits of the Unified Physical Infrastructure vision," explains Ron Partridge, Vice President Global Sales and Marketing, PANDUIT Corp.

PANDUIT InfiniBand Cable Assemblies are 100% factory performance tested for ensured reliability. The small cable design and lighter weight enable system integrators to more efficiently deploy InfiniBand architecture. PANDUIT InfiniBand Cable Assemblies allow for improved space utilization, while cost effectively implementing high speed computer clusters.

"Cable management is a critical consideration for QLogic HPC customers, with thousands of cables connecting large server clusters," said Joe Kimpler, Director of Business Alliances, QLogic Corp. "Access to Panduit's expertise will benefit the entire HPCtrack partner community."

About PANDUIT:

PANDUIT is a world-class developer and provider of leading-edge solutions that help customers optimize the physical infrastructure through simplification, increased agility and operational efficiency. PANDUIT's Unified Physical Infrastructure (UPI) based solutions give Enterprises the capabilities to connect, manage and automate communications, computing, power, control and security systems for a smarter, unified business foundation. PANDUIT provides flexible, end-to-end solutions tailored by application and industry to drive performance, operational and financial advantages. PANDUIT's global manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce capabilities along with a global network of distribution partners help customers reduce supply chain risk. Strong technology relationships with industry leading systems vendors and an engaged partner ecosystem of consultants, integrators and contractors together with its global staff and unmatched service and support make PANDUIT a valuable and trusted partner. (www.panduit.com/hpc22)

Jen Pasek
Panduit Corp.
708-532-1800 x1316
Fax: 708-633-9329
jpa@panduit.com
www.panduit.com/hpc22