Q. How do I contact Xyratex’s investor relations?

Q. How can I buy Xyratex shares?

Q. Does Xyratex pay a dividend?

Q. Does Xyratex have a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)?

Q. Does Xyratex sell shares of stock directly to the public (Direct Investment Program or DIP)?

Q. What is Xyratex’s fiscal year end?

Q. How do I contact Xyratex’s investor relations?

A. By e-mail at investor_relations@xyratex.com

Q. How can I buy Xyratex shares?

A. Xyratex shares are listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol XRTX. You should able to buy shares from any stock brokerage firm.

Q. Does Xyratex pay a dividend?

A. Xyratex intends to initiate a quarterly dividend program commencing in the third fiscal quarter 2011, providing an annual yield of approximately 2%.

Q. Does Xyratex have a Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)?

A. Details of the dividend program will be announced at a later date.

Q. Does Xyratex sell shares of stock directly to the public (Direct Investment Program or DIP)?

A. No

Q. What is Xyratex’s fiscal year end?

A. Xyratex’s fiscal year-end is November 30th.