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Identity Data Management in a High Availability Network

  • US 20100313011A1
  • Filed: 06/09/2009
  • Published: 12/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A network device in a high availability network, comprising:

  • a removable first identity data storage module, the removable first identity data storage module including a TPM and associated with a first memory storage device, wherein identity data unique to the network device is written into the first memory storage device, wherein the removable first identity data storage module is installed in the network device the first time the network device is powered up; and

    a removable first management module, the removable first management module associated with a TPM and a central processing unit, capable of running on only the first chassis, wherein the removable first management module is installed in the network device the first time the network device is powered up, wherein when the first network device is powered up, identity data from the first identity data storage module is migrated to the removable first management module.

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