Exhibit 10.40
[HEWLETT-PACKARD LOGO]
JANUARY 25, 2002
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX. 95110
ATTENTION: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
RE: OEM PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY AND BROCADE
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DATED JANUARY 28, 2000
Dr. Xx. Xxxxxxx:
The term of the OEM Purchase Agreement by and between Hewlett-Packard Company
("HP") and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. ("Brocade") dated January
28,2000 expires on or about January 28, 2002. HP and Brocade agree to extend the
term of that agreement until January 28, 2003.
Please indicate your agreement with the above by having an authorized
representative of Brocade sign this letter. A copy of the agreement should be
sent by fax to Xxxxx Xxxxxxx at (000) 000-0000 and the letter with your original
signature should then be mailed to Xxxxx.
Please do not hesitate to call Xxxxx on (000) 000-0000 if you have any questions
or concerns.
Very truly yours, ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
By By ____________________________
(Authorized Representative)
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Typed Name _____________________
NSSO-SNS General Manager Title ____________________________
January 27, 2002 Date ____________________________
