Quellan and Gore Go Active with New Intelligent Cable for Data Center Interconnects

Quellan and Gore Go Active with New Intelligent Cable for Data Center Interconnects

November 13, 2006

Companies Demonstrate Industry's First Active Cable to Improve Reach, Speed, Airflow and Latency at SuperComputing `06

 

    TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
SuperComputing 2006 Conference -- Quellan, a leader in
analog signal integrity devices and Gore Industries, a
leader in advanced interconnects, today announced the
availability of the industry's first Active Cable that will
transform data center cable interconnects from passive,
non-active devices to intelligent roadways for use in
today's mega data centers. These dramatic improvements
yield lower operating expenses and capital expenditures for
expanding data centers. 

    "The need for extended interconnect reach, reduced
weight and latency and increased air flow is of paramount
importance to next generation data centers", said
Lloyd Dickman, CTO, System Interconnect Group, QLogic.
"Quellan and Gore have clearly demonstrated that their
active cable collaboration has yielded an innovative family
of products to meet this burgeoning market need." 

    Cable solutions include InfiniBand SDR, DDR and 10
Gigabit Ethernet (CX-4) all with Gore's performance leading
EYE-OPENER(R) Cable at gauges ranging from 24 to 30 gauge at
lengths ranging from 5 to 40m. 

    "These new cable assemblies promise to fill a
reach void in the market between passive copper and optics
at DDR signaling speeds," said Eric Gaver, business
leader for Gore's Advanced Digital Interconnects.
"We're excited to work with Quellan, a leader in
analog signal integrity devices, to provide this
cost-effective cabling solution." 

    Quellan will demonstrate its Q:ACTIVE(TM) Semiconductor
Technology at the 2006 SuperComputing Conference using
GORE(TM) EYE-OPENER(R) Cable, at both 10 Gigabit Ethernet
and Double Data Rate Infiniband speeds. 

    "Todays data center cabling clusters are exceeding
three tons in weight and plugging 10 foot diameter conduits
- reducing reliability and blocking critical air
flow," said Tony Stelliga, Chairman and CEO of
Quellan, Inc. "Our Q:Active technology reduces this
weight and conduit diameter by two-thirds and the resultant
improvement in reliability and airflow is a win for next
generation data centers." 

    About Quellan Incorporated 

    Quellan specializes in analog components that improve
the performance and functionality of electronic equipment
by removing channel impairments and noise. Quellan serves
the Enterprise, Telecom, Broadcast, Automotive and Consumer
Electronics markets. Privately held, Quellan's investors
include Menlo Ventures, Cordova Ventures and Samsung
Ventures Investment Corporation. 

    For more information visit http://www.quellan.com or
contact Kristen Domingo at [phone] x4056. SC06
attendees visit booth 235. 

    ABOUT W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES 

    Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has
parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of
diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in
configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has
resulted in numerous products for electronic signal
transmission; fabric laminates; medical implants; as well
as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies
for diverse industries.  With nearly $2 billion in sales,
the company is headquartered in Delaware in the US and
employs approximately 7,000 associates at 45 facilities
throughout the world. Gore is one of only five companies
included in every selection of Fortune Magazine's "100
Best Companies to Work For" since the list began in
1984. Gore has also been cited among the "Best Places
to Work" in Germany, Italy and Scotland. 

    For further information, please visit
http://www.gore.com .  SC06 attendees visit booth 1200. 

    For more information, please contact:

     Kristen Domingo 
     Quellan Incorporated
     Tel: [phone] x4056

SOURCE  Quellan Incorporated