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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
OCTOBER 23, 2000
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
GADZOOX NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-26541 77-0308899
(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
5850 HELLYER AVENUE
SAN JOSE, CA 95138
(Address, including Zip Code, of Principal Executive Offices)
408-360-4950
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 23, 2000, Gadzoox Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
("Registrant") issued a press release (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1)
announcing its earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2000.
The information that is set forth in Registrant's press release dated October
23, 2000 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated October 23, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 23, 2000 GADZOOX NETWORKS, INC.
By: /s/ MICHAEL PARIDES
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Michael Parides
President and Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated October 23, 2000.
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