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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001009626
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3576]
		IRS NUMBER:				770409517
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1029

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-25601
		FILM NUMBER:		162013680

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		130 HOLGER WAY
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95134-1376
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(408) 333-8000

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		STREET 1:		130 HOLGER WAY
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95134-1376
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