Distributed virtual bridge management

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8489763
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12763306

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Systems and methods to forward data frames are described. A particular method may include receiving a data frame at a switch of a plurality of networked switches coupled to a plurality of server computers. The data frame may be forwarded from a controlling bridge coupled to the plurality of networked switches. The data frame may be determined to include management data, and an operating parameter of the switch may be modified.

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  • ARUBA NETWORKS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Armstrong, William J Rochester, US 59 1537
Basso, Claude Raleigh, US 245 4771
Cors, Josep Rochester, US 55 672
Engebretsen, David R Cannon Falls, US 43 687
Lucke, Kyle A Oronoco, US 40 1351
Lynch, Jeffrey J Apex, US 13 1013
Walk, Bruce M Rochester, US 62 1408

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