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Finisar Corporation Sponsors the Linley Group Data Center Networking Seminar

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SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: [ FNSR ])

 What: The Linley Tech seminar on Data Center Networks will feature leading technology companies discussing the future of enterprise and data center networks. Presentations will cover a broad range of technology topics including 10GbE switching, 10GbE backplanes, low-latency system interconnects, HPC, fibre channel and Ethernet converged networks. Who: Jan Meise, Director of Strategic Marketing for Finisar Corporation, will participate in the panel session "Demystifying Interconnect Form Factor Options in Next-Generation Data Centers," which will focus on recent developments in interconnect form factors and standards for next generation data center network architectures. Jan will address the market movement and widespread adoption of 10GbE in the data center. "This conference addresses the equipment-design taking place in the dynamic data center market, a market that is thriving in this challenging economic environment," said Jag Bolaria, Senior Analyst, The Linley Group. "Finisar's presentation on recent developments in interconnects form factors and standards for next generation data center networks will increase attendees' knowledge of technologies that will drive data center architectures over the next 12-24 months." When: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Conference: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Reception: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose, California To register: [ http://linleygroup.com/Seminars/datacenter_registration.html ]

About Finisar

Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: [ FNSR ]) is a global technology leader for fiber optic subsystems and components that enable high-speed voice, video and data communications for networking, storage, wireless, and cable TV applications. For more than 20 years, Finisar has provided critical optics technologies to system manufacturers to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and storage. Finisar is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA with R&D, manufacturing sites, and sales offices worldwide. For additional information, visit [ www.finisar.com ].