SAN JOSE, Calif. June 2001 - Supermicro Computer Inc., a leading Silicon Valley server and motherboard manufacturer, announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. According to the terms of this agreement, the Supermicro product line will initially be distributed through Ingram Micro U.S.

Supermicro's product line includes optimized rackmount and pedestal server solutions, quality chassis, as well as a comprehensive line of motherboards for desktops and high-end workstations. Since its inception in 1993, Supermicro has been noted for producing leading edge products that incorporate advanced design, high quality and unparalleled reliability. The company's distribution relationship with Ingram Micro will further enhance Supermicro's global presence in the technology marketplace.

Coming on the eve of the release of a new line of state-of-the-art 2U rackmount servers, Robbie Abreu, Supermicro Sr. Director of Strategic Sales said, "This is a great opportunity for both companies to grow our businesses and provide quality products to the market."

The new 2U servers will provide new computing solutions supporting the new Intelâ Xeonâ processors that have just been released.

"Supermicro has a reputation for attention to detail and reliability throughout the PC industry," said Donna Grothjan, vice president, general manager systems, Ingram Micro U.S. "With the addition of the Supermicro product line, our corporate reseller customers can expand their product capabilities with this high-quality offering from Ingram Micro."

About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000. Ingram Micro’s global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, marketing development and supply chain management services to more than 175,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction through innovation in the information technology supply chain. Visit www.ingrammicro.com/corp.

About Supermicro
Super Micro Computer, Inc., a privately held company, has been providing leading edge technology to the market since its inception in 1993. The company operates a global organization with impressive growth in sales for the fiscal year 2000. Supermicro’s headquarters is in San Jose CA with sales offices in the Netherlands and Taiwan. From motherboards to server systems, all of Supermicro's products exemplify the best in design and performance. Using only high quality components, Supermicro's engineers continue to produce the most reliable high performance server systems and motherboards in the industry. Supermicro's corporate mission is to be the first to market with best technology available, today, tomorrow and beyond.