Exhibit 99.2
 Media Contact:     steve.zivanic@qlogic.com
 Investor Contact:     simon.biddiscombe@qlogic.com
 QLogic Acquires NetXen
 ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 30, 2009
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 This press release contains statements relating to future results of the company (including certain
beliefs and projections regarding business trends) that are forward-looking statements as defined
in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. The company advises readers that these
potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: potential fluctuations in
operating results; revenues may be affected by changes in IT spending levels; gross margins that
may vary over time; the stock price of the company may be volatile; the companys dependence on the
storage area network market; potential adverse effects of server virtualization technology on the
companys business; potential adverse effects of increased market acceptance of blade servers; the
ability to maintain and gain market or industry acceptance of the companys products; the companys
dependence on a limited number of customers; seasonal fluctuations and uneven sales patterns in
orders from customers; the companys ability to compete effectively with other companies; declining
average unit sales prices of comparable products; a reduction in sales efforts by current
distributors; the companys dependence on sole source and limited source suppliers; the companys
dependence on relationships with certain silicon chip suppliers; declines in the market value of
the companys marketable securities; the complexity of the companys products; sales fluctuations
arising from customer transitions to new products; environmental compliance costs; international
economic, regulatory, political and other risks; uncertain benefits from strategic business
combinations; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; difficulties in transitioning to
smaller geometry process technologies; the ability to protect proprietary rights; the ability to
satisfactorily resolve any infringement claims; reliance on third party technology; the use of
open source software in the companys products; changes in the companys tax provisions or
adverse outcomes resulting from examination of its income tax returns; computer viruses and other
tampering with the companys computer systems; and facilities of the company and its suppliers and
customers are located in areas subject to natural disasters.
 More detailed information on these and additional factors which could affect the companys
operating and financial results are described in the companys Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other reports
filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company urges all
interested parties to read these reports to gain a better understanding of the business and other
risks that the company faces. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
made only as of the date hereof, and the company does not intend to update or revise these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.




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