Network Appliance Announces Stock Repurchase

This approval is in addition to approximately $200,000,000 remaining from all prior authorizations. Under the program, Network Appliance, Inc. can purchase shares of common stock through open market and privately negotiated transactions at prices deemed appropriate by management. The timing and amount of repurchase transactions under this program will depend on market conditions, corporate considerations, and regulatory requirements. The purchases will be funded from available working capital. As of July 27, 2007, Network Appliance, Inc. had approximately 363,200,000 shares of common stock outstanding.-NetApp