The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on March 7, 2011, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a). [ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2 (a) (4) That all rights pertaining to the entire class of this security were extinguished on February 14, 2011. Pursuant to the terms of the Rights of Compellent Technologies Inc., the Rights expired and became null and void on February 14, 2011. The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended on February 14, 2011.