M47572-P26989 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. XYRATEX LTD *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 26, 2012. XYRATEX LTD ATTN: MALCOLM RULE LANGSTONE ROAD HAVANT HAMPSHIRE PO9 1SA UNITED KINGDOM Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 27, 2012 Date: June 26, 2012 Time: 14:00 Local Time Location: Crowne Plaza Euralille Hotel 335 Boulevard de Leeds 59777 Lille, France See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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Voting Items 2. Re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Xyratex Ltd for its fiscal year ending November 30, 2012 and to authorize the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to agree to the remuneration of the independent registered public accounting firm. 3. Approval of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Award Plan (the “Restated Plan”) and the reservation of an aggregate of 8,832,648 common shares for issuance pursuant to the Restated Plan. 1a. Steve Barber 1b. Jonathan Brooks 1. Election of Directors Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: NOTE: To consider such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. M47574-P26989

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