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SAN JOSE, Calif. & ZWICKAU, May 31 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

A World Leader in Server Solutions Integrates
Peppercon’s KIM Technology

Supermicro Computer, Inc. and Peppercon AG today announced they have signed
a strategic partnership. Under the alliance, Peppercon has developed and
customized a high-performance KVM-over-IP subsystem that Supermicro will
integrate in its new line of blade and some rackmount server solutions.
Peppercon is Raritan Computer’s OEM business unit and a leading provider of
embedded KVM-over-IP modules and subsystems for remote server management.

"A high performance embedded KVM-over-IP and system management solution is
becoming a key requirement from our customers," said Charles Liang, President
& CEO of Supermicro. "We are confident that this partnership with Peppercon
will help us deliver the best-of-breed system management technologies to our
customers."

The solution is based on Peppercon’s KIM technology (Keyboard Video Mouse
Integrated Module). The tiny daughter card offers high-performance and high-
quality KVM-over-IP management, virtual media, full IPMI 2.0 support,
excellent screen redirection and power management.

"Supermicro is a worldwide leader in high-performance blade and rackmount
server solutions. We are delighted and honored to be selected by Supermicro
as their primary technology partner for embedded KVM-over-IP and system
management technologies," said Dr. Christian Paetz, CEO of Peppercon. "This
partnership showcases both Peppercon’s commitment to the OEM market and our
leading-edge technology."

At Computex 2005, from May 31 to June 4 in Taipei, Supermicro and
Peppercon will demonstrate the customized remote server management solution at
the Supermicro booths B1131-1137 in the Overseas Exhibitors Area of the Taipei
World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1.

About Supermicro Computer, Inc.
Established in 1993, Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and
uncompromising quality control to produce outstanding industry-leading
motherboards, chassis and server systems that offer maximum functionality and
compatibility. With a staunch commitment to quality and a leading tradition
of being first to market, Supermicro’s high-end motherboards and server
systems consistently deliver cutting-edge performance and reliability.
Supermicro specializes in Server Building Block Solutions for mission-critical
applications such as high-end graphics, modular computing, and enterprise
storage system development to better serve today’s rapidly changing global
business needs. Supermicro is the fastest growing high volume server
manufacturer in the world today and provides outstanding quality and service
that includes 24×7 Worldwide Technical Support. For additional information,
please visit the company’s website at http://www.supermicro.com.

About Peppercon AG
Peppercon develops, produces and markets innovative and advanced
microprocessor-controlled remote maintenance and remote management products.
Its solutions focus on providing cost efficiency, economy of space, light
weightiness, modularity and usability, and are designed for SOHO (Small Office
Home Office), corporate markets and data centers. Peppercon products are
designed to increase the availability of servers, networking, telecom and
industrial equipment and of mission-critical applications, resulting in
enormous cost savings and reduction of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). In
April 2004, Peppercon became a unit of Raritan Computer, Inc. (Somerset, New
Jersey, USA). Peppercon’s products are distributed worldwide by OEMs and by
Raritan via an international network of distributors. Homepage:
http://www.peppercon.com

All marks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts:

Supermicro, Inc.
Michael Kalodrich
Tel: +1 408 503-8063
Mobile: +1 408 306-8063
Email: michaelk@supermicro.com

Peppercon AG
Cornelia Jannasch
Tel: +49 375 271 349 - 0, ext. - 33
Mobile: +49 177 2605 001
E-Mail: cja@peppercon.de

SOURCE: Supermicro Computer, Inc.; Peppercon AG

CONTACT: Michael Kalodrich of Supermicro, Inc., +1-408-503-8063 or
Mobile: +1-408 306-8063, michaelk@supermicro.com; or
Cornelia Jannasch of Peppercon AG, Tel: +49 375 271 349 - 0,
ext. - 33, or Mobile: +49 177 2605 001, cja@peppercon.de

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