Finisar to Exhibit at the 2011 China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE)

Live Demonstration of WaveShaper Multiport Optical Processor for System Test Applications


SHENZHEN, CHINA and SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 30, 2011) - Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR)

What:
Finisar Corporation, a global technology leader in high-speed optical communications, today announced its participation in the 13th annual CIOE tradeshow expo next week in Shenzhen, China.

Where:
Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Finisar Booth T266

When:
September 6-9, 2011

Details:
Finisar will display equipment from its wide portfolio of optical communication products including transceivers, transponders, wavelength selective switches, advanced optical components, and passive devices. In addition, Finisar will have a live demonstration of the WaveShaper 4000S, a multiport optical processor for system test applications such as pulse generation and shaping, optical component emulation, and DWDM system testing.

For information about Finisar products, visit www.finisar.com and for information about CIOE, visit www.cioe.cn.

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 telecommunications, 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:

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