Peter Gunadisastra - Palo Alto CA, US Bradley David Erickson - Los Altos CA, US Rick Kazuo Yoshida - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H04L 9/32 G06F 21/00 G06F 1/26
US Classification:
726 16, 713300, 713176
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for a secure interconnect between data modules, including a security apparatus within a secured data connection device installed with a security chip. The connection device may be authenticated prior to enabling a stacking feature. Authentication of a connection device may be used to ensure the quality and performance of the connection device and the data modules.
Peter Gunadisastra - Palo Alto CA, US Bradley David Erickson - Los Altos CA, US Rick Kazuo Yoshida - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
G06F 21/44
US Classification:
726 34
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for a secure interconnect between data modules, including a security apparatus within a secured data interconnect apparatus installed with a security chip. The interconnect apparatus may be authenticated prior to enabling a stacking feature. Authentication of a interconnect apparatus may be used to ensure the quality and performance of the interconnect apparatus and the data modules.