Press Release

FUJITSU SIEMENS COMPUTERS SELECTS AFFORDABLE, LOW-PROFILE ADAPTEC ZERO CHANNEL RAID CONTROLLER FOR NEW SERVERS

MILPITAS, Calif., March 25, 2002 - Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT), the global leader in data storage access solutions, today announced that Fujitsu Siemens Computers has selected an Adaptec small form factor zero channel RAID controller for new rackmount and pedestal servers. The design win, valued at $1.3 million annually, will position the German computer giant to win business as customer demand for RAID-protected servers continues to surge.

The Adaptec SCSI RAID 2000S will be offered with Fujitsu Siemens' PRIMERGY H450 and H250 pedestal servers and the PRIMERGY R450 rackmount server, a mid-range, rack-optimized system aimed at medium and large accounts demanding high availability and optimum price/performance.

"The Adaptec SCSI RAID 2000S combines the flexibility of an add-on card with the cost economies of motherboards with integrated RAID to give us the data protection capabilities we needed in a small form factor design," said Dieter Herzog, vice president and general manager for Fujitsu Siemens' PRIMERGY server line. "The innovative controller's low cost will be key in helping us better penetrate the price-competitive market for RAID-protected servers."

"Adaptec continues to provide leading-edge RAID solutions for server makers like Fujitsu-Siemens that need flexibility in their RAID rate but also need to address the form factor constraints in the server market," said Steve Cochran, director of RAID marketing for Adaptec's Storage Solutions Group. "Adaptec's zero-channel solutions provide a compelling balance of price, performance and size."

Adaptec's family of zero channel RAID solutions also includes the credit card-sized Adaptec SCSI RAID 2005S. The 64-bit/66MHz RAID cards feature Adaptec EMRL (Embedded RAID Logic) technology incorporated by leading motherboard makers. Adaptec EMRL allows the ZCR controllers to use the SCSI channels on the motherboard, eliminating the need for channels on the cards themselves to reduce size and cost. Small form factor designs combined with a power-efficient microprocessor make the RAID cards particularly well-suited for high-density servers*, a market that research firm IDC projects will grow from annual shipments of 950,000 units last year to more than 1.7 million by 2005. *High-density servers include all 1P and 2P according to IDC.

Look for the "Adaptec RAID Ready" icon identifying motherboards implementing Adaptec EMRL technology. For more information about Adaptec zero channel RAID, visit the Adaptec website at www.adaptec.com/go/zcr_pr.

"RAID Everywhere"
Adaptec's "RAID Everywhere" initiative is designed to accelerate the widespread adoption of RAID in the PC-server / high-end PC markets, in order to provide customers higher levels of data protection and greater speeds of information exchange in support of their business strategies. Key components of the plan include new product and technology developments, compatibility testing, and educational and support programs aimed at making RAID more affordable, accessible and easy-to-use.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company and offers one of the world's most complete product and solution portfolios. Its world-leading technology and innovative IT products span the entire range of personal and enterprise computing needs. With extensive European manufacturing facilities and more than 7,000 employees, the company operates in more than 25 companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers unrivalled expertise in enterprise computing with best-in-class Intel and Unix-based servers, mainframes and enterprise storage solutions.

About Adaptec
Adaptec Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) provides highly available storage access solutions that reliably move, manage and protect critical data and digital content. Adaptec's storage solutions are found in high-performance networks, servers, workstations and desktops from the world's leading manufacturers, and are sold through OEMs and distribution channels to ISPs, enterprises, medium and small businesses and consumers. Adaptec is an S&P SmallCap 600 Index member. More information is available at www.adaptec.com.

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