Finisar Corporation Sponsors the Linley Group Data Center Networking Seminar

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR)

What:        The Linley Tech seminar on Data Center Networks will feature
             leading technology companies discussing the future of
             enterprise and data center networks.  Presentations will
             cover a broad range of technology topics including 10GbE
             switching, 10GbE backplanes, low-latency system
             interconnects, HPC, fibre channel and Ethernet converged
             networks.

Who:         Jan Meise, Director of Strategic Marketing for Finisar
             Corporation, will participate in the panel session
             "Demystifying Interconnect Form Factor Options in
             Next-Generation Data Centers," which will focus on recent
             developments in interconnect form factors and standards for
             next generation data center network architectures. Jan will
             address the market movement and widespread adoption of 10GbE
             in the data center.

             "This conference addresses the equipment-design taking place
             in the dynamic data center market, a market that is thriving
             in this challenging economic environment," said Jag Bolaria,
             Senior Analyst, The Linley Group.  "Finisar's presentation
             on recent developments in interconnects form factors and
             standards for next generation data center networks will
             increase attendees' knowledge of technologies that will
             drive data center architectures over the next 12-24 months."

When:        Tuesday, November 10, 2009
             Conference: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Reception: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Where:       DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose, California

To register: http://linleygroup.com/Seminars/datacenter_registration.html

About Finisar

Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR) is a global technology leader for fiber optic subsystems and components that enable high-speed voice, video and data communications for networking, storage, wireless, and cable TV applications. For more than 20 years, Finisar has provided critical optics technologies to system manufacturers to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and storage. Finisar is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA with R&D, manufacturing sites, and sales offices worldwide. For additional information, visit www.finisar.com.

Contact Information: Contact: Victoria McDonald Finisar Corporation (408) 542-4261 victoria.mcdonald@finisar.com