Exhibit (d)(4)

RadiSys
5545 NE Dawson Creek Drive
Hillsboro, OR 97124
RadiSys Corporation

                          NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

Recipient:
Employee ID:                                           Stock Plan ("Plan"): 2001

Congratulations! You have been awarded a New Hire stock option grant by the
Board of Directors of RadiSys Corporation to purchase shares of common stock of
the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the 2001 Non-Qualified Stock
Option Plan and this Option Notice, as outlined below. Stock Options are a
valuable component of your Total Compensation program, and offer an opportunity
to share in RadiSys' success over the long term.

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                                                  Shares
  Grant No.       Grant Date      Grant Type      Granted         Grant Price
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                            Detailed Vesting Schedule
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  Shares          Vest Type               Full Vest               Expiration
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A copy of the Plan Prospectus is enclosed. Please access the HR Toolkit under
Benefits/Financial Security to obtain a copy of the Non-Qualified Stock Option
Plan, which contains important terms and conditions. To obtain of a copy of the
most recent RadiSys Annual Report, go to our Web site at www.radisys.com (select
Investor Relations, then Financials). By accepting this option grant and
exercising any portion of your option, you agree to comply with all the terms of
the Plan and this notification.

Options covered by this Agreement may have certain tax consequences at the time
of exercise. You are encouraged to obtain independent tax advice before
exercising any options.

Vesting and the duration of your option grant are both subject to your continual
employment, with RadiSys Corporation. Vesting will stop and your options will
automatically expire 30 calendar days after termination of your employment with
RadiSys. Your option is not transferable, does not imply any right to continued
employment and may be exercised only by you.

E*TRADE Options Link
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Your stock option grant details have been posted on-line at www.optionslink.com.
Your "Options Link" account will allow you to view your current balance of
vested/unvested stock options, exercise vested options and initiate a variety of
other stock option management services. An E*TRADE Options Link welcome packet
will be arriving to your home in approximately two weeks to explain how to
access your account both on-line and via the phone.

EquitEase
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RadiSys has contracted with The EquitEase Group to maintain the records for all
stock option transactions. Please call their customer service desk at (503)
610-0540 or email them at radisys@equitease.com if you have any questions or
concerns regarding the accuracy of stock option date listed on-line, the process
for exercising stock options and/or terms and conditions of the Stock Option
Plan.