Supermicro Offers Embedded VMware Virtualization

February 27, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 27, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Super Micro Computer Inc., (Nasdaq: SMCI) leader in application optimized, high performance server solutions, today announced the availability of Supermicro SuperServers and Server Building Block Solutions with embedded VMware(R) ESX Server 3i virtualization software. To test drive the new combination, Supermicro will be at VMworld Europe 2008 in Cannes, France, February 26-28, booth 91 and at CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany, March 4-9, hall 21, stand B46, booth A1.

"As a worldwide leader in application-optimized, high performance server solutions, we are committed to offering our customers the best server platforms available to leverage the advantages of virtualization," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "By combining our high-efficiency, high-capacity memory, storage and I/O hardware designs, virtualization can increase the resource utilization of a powerful system, which makes our SuperServers the best solution for virtualization. Working together with VMware, our SuperServers running VMware server virtualization software deliver enhanced functionality and exceptional value to the channel, while also helping us fulfill our mission to keep IT green."

"VMware is pleased to be working with Supermicro to deliver pre-packaged, high-performing virtualization solutions," said Brian Byun, vice president of global partners and solutions, VMware. "By embedding VMware software into Supermicro hardware, customers can deploy virtualization out of the box and be creating virtual machines within minutes."

Supermicro server solutions feature excellent power efficiency to deliver significant energy cost savings. When combined with VMware ESX Server 3i, these servers with huge memory, storage and I/O capacity also help enterprises reduce IT space requirements, which simplifies maintenance and management and makes these servers a very attractive option for a wide range of enterprises.

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and outstanding feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server and workstation solutions go to http://www.supermicro.com.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Established in 1993, Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These mission-critical Server Building Block solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

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