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Xilinx Press Release #0360

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NAUTICUS NETWORKS SELECTS XILINX PLATFORM FPGAs
FOR RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF NEW INTELLIGENT DATA CENTER

Nauticus develops adaptable IT infrastructure enterprise solution using Xilinx reprogrammable FPGAs

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 28, 2003 - Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) today announced that Nauticus Networks (www.nauticusnet.com), a leading developer of intelligent data center switches, selected the Xilinx Virtex-II Platform FPGA family for its recently launched N2000 Series of Intelligent Data Center Switches. Nauticus Network's N2000 and N2000V Series of Intelligent Data Center Switches provide high performance network and security application services while dramatically reducing capital and operating expenses. Nauticus is among a growing number of data center solution providers to use the advanced features and cost advantages of Xilinx Platform FPGAs to gain a competitive advantage. Xilinx FPGAs provide a clear advantage over fixed ASIC technology by providing faster time-to-market, multiple design iterations, and the ability to upgrade equipment even after deployment in the field.

"The engineering staff at Nauticus researched all available logic options, as well as traditional ASICs," said Stephen Metzger, director of Hardware Engineering at Nauticus Networks. "In a standard Gate Array or Standard Cell device, you must simulate to completion before fabricating the device, and many times you can't tell when the design is solid enough to go to fab, while the Xilinx FPGAs can be changed anytime throughout the development cycle. We selected Xilinx over competing solutions based on the overall cost advantages over a traditional ASIC, ultimate design flexibility, and the very impressive logic and block RAM resources provided by the Virtex-II Platform FPGAs."

Nauticus Networks uses multiple XC2V6000 Virtex-II FPGAs to implement a processing engine for delivering network and security application services to the data center. There is also an innovative TPC/IP termination engine with advanced functions layered on top of the terminated traffic flows that is made possible with the reprogrammable nature of Xilinx FPGAs, providing unprecedented support in the field.

The Nauticus Intelligent Data Center Switches are used to replace multiple data center network infrastructure systems developed by multiple system vendors. By providing a scalable platform that delivers functions such as layer 4-7 application switching, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) application services, TCP termination, and attack protection, network systems managers benefit from a customizable, cost effective system from a single vendor.

"Nauticus Network's unique architecture underscores the important role of high-performance FPGAs in the creation of next generation equipment for the data center network infrastructure," said Sandeep Vij, vice president of worldwide marketing at Xilinx. "Nauticus has developed a cost effective scalable solution to meet the demands of today's economic environment."

The Xilinx Virtex-II Platform FPGA series delivers the highest performance and highest density of any programmable logic solution available today. The innovative Virtex-II IP-Immersion architecture enables integration of both hard and soft intellectual property (IP), enhanced system memory, and lightning-fast DSP performance, providing the best platform for advanced digital designs in the industry. With densities ranging from 40,000 to eight million-system gates, Virtex-II solutions are empowered by advanced design tools that reduce development time through fast design entry, powerful synthesis, smart implementation algorithms, and efficient verification capabilities.

About Nauticus Networks
Nauticus Networks enables enterprises to consolidate and optimize data centers through advanced switching technology. Built around its custom TideRunner™ chipset and unique virtualization capabilities, the Nauticus N2000 Series of Intelligent Data Center Switches enables high performance network and security services in the data center, including secure application delivery, SSL processing, and layer 4-7 switching. The result is a data center with simplified operations, reduced costs, and improved security, performance, and availability. Based in Framingham, Mass., the company was founded in 2000 and is backed by leading venture capital firms including Charles River Ventures, Matrix Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners and Advent International. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.nauticusnetworks.com.

About Xilinx
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) is the worldwide leader of programmable logic solutions. Additional information about Xilinx is available at www.xilinx.com.

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