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Novell Supports I2O Specification in NetWare 4.11 and NetWare 5 New Architecture Improves Server Performance and Simplifies Overall Network Management Novell, Inc. today announced availability of I2O solutions for NetWare 4.11 and NetWare 5, easing server management and increasing application processing efficiency. I2O is an industry-driven software specification designed to provide a standards-based solution to offload input/output traffic from the central processing unit and allow hardware vendors to develop a single driver to work with all networking platforms. Novell is providing I2O support for Ethernet- and SCSI-class devices and block storage in NetWare 4.11 and 5, which represents the most complete operating system implementation of I2O available to date. Novell's early leadership in the I2O arena shows a clear commitment to helping customers run their businesses more efficiently by providing intelligent networking solutions that improve overall network performance. As an active member the I2O SIG, Novell is working with several key hardware partners, including Adaptec, Compaq, Distributed Processing Technologies (DPT), Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Symbios Logic, to deliver I2O support on NetWare today. The free I2O driver kit for NetWare 4.11 is available immediately at support.novell.com. Using the file finder function, customers should download the I2ODRV1.exe file to receive the software. I2O support is also included in NetWare 5 beta 3 for testing and will ship as part of NetWare 5 mid-year 1998. Customers interested in testing I2O functionality in NetWare 5 beta 3 can obtain a test copy of NetWare 5 at http://www.novell.com/netware5. Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet/intranet and small-business markets, as well as the network computing industry's most comprehensive education and technical support programs. Information about Novell and its complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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