A technique verifies a that a module is from an approved vendor. The technique involves obtaining vendor data and a first magic code from a module (e.g., a small form factor pluggable component), and generating a second magic code based on the vendor data. The technique further involves outputting (i)...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7234061?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7234061 - Methods and apparatus for verifying modules from approved vendors
Methods and apparatus for verifying modules from approved vendors
