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Bell Microproducts and DataCore Enter Storage Distribution Agreement for SANmelody ™ Software

Americas' Largest Storage Distributor already shipping iSCSI Disk Server Kits to System Builders, Integrators and VARs

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 17, 2004) — DataCore, a leading independent software vendor specializing in storage control, management and consolidation, today announced that the company has agreed to team with Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq: BELM) to market and sell disk server kits based on the DataCore SANmelody™ software. Through this arrangement, system integrators (SIs) and value added resellers (VARs) have access to comprehensive packages of hardware and software components from which to tailor affordable iSCSI/LAN and Fibre Channel SAN end-user storage solutions.

In contrast to traditional storage subsystems that provide little room for SI or VAR differentiation, Bell Microproducts' customers can fully customize Powered by DataCore™ disk servers to match the requirements and equipment preferences of their end-users. Selectable items include the base hardware platform, host-bus adapters, network interface cards, disk drives and disk enclosures. "White-box" as well as branded components form the building blocks for very cost-effective iSCSI/ LAN storage expansion. Alternatively, they may choose suitable kits for adding high-end Fibre Channel SAN capacity. The necessary storage control intelligence and administrative interface in either case come with the SANmelody software.

Bharat Kumar, vice president of marketing at DataCore points out that "the menu of potential hardware configurations available through Bell Micro gives the SI or VAR ultimate freedom when crafting the best fit for the end-user."

"The addition of DataCore's IP SAN solutions and Fibre Channel disk server software to Bell Microproducts' portfolio of storage offerings is a boost to our customers and particularly those selling into the SMB market. The variety and flexibility to create differentiated 'disk server' solutions ensures each can take a very customized approach at the lowest possible cost," added Phil Roussey, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Marketing at Bell Microproducts.

About Bell Microproducts
Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added provider of a wide range of high-technology products, solutions, and services to the industrial and commercial markets. The company's offering includes semiconductors, computer platforms, peripherals, and storage products of various types including desktop, high-end computer and storage subsystems, fibre channel connectivity products, RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems, back-up products, storage management software, and extensive support, integration and installation services. Bell Microproducts is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.

The company's products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. The company adds value with a broad range of services including testing, software loading, kitting, mass storage system integration, and computer system integration. Trained and certified technical personnel complete each of these processes at Bell Microproducts' ISO 9001:2000 facilities. Bell Microproducts markets and distributes more than 125 brand name product lines, as well as its own Rorke Data storage brands, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.

About DataCore Software
DataCore Software fundamentally changes the economics of managing storage with innovative software that combines advanced functions and services with the agility and savings of hardware independence. The company's award-winning SANsymphony and new low-cost SANmelody disk sever software products provide unprecedented purchasing flexibility and future-proofing by empowering customers to fulfill portability and price/performance requirements across a broad choice of systems and devices. Small to Medium Enterprises, Global 2000 data centers and OEM storage subsystems rely on this comprehensive product portfolio to deploy disk servers, to easily add capacity expansion and to centralize and automate storage management for Windows, Unix, Linux, MacOS and NetWare systems. DataCore is privately held with corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For international office locations and more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

DataCore, the DataCore logo, SANmelody and Powered by DataCore are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Kathy Tarbox
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