发明名称 |
Secure distributed time service in the fabric environment |
摘要 |
A secure and distributed time service is discussed for use in a network. In particular, the invention relates to Fiber Channel networks and the secure distribution of time service using a push model. In order to distribute time on a push model, one entity assumes responsibility for time in the network. Other entities in the network receive periodic time updates and check the validity of their own time by gauging the elapsed time since the previous time update. The time service is secured using by applying a unique combination of encryption techniques.
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申请公布号 |
US7036013(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2006.04.25 |
申请号 |
US20020061976 |
申请日期 |
2002.01.31 |
申请人 |
BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. |
发明人 |
RENGANARAYANAN VIDYA;HAMMONS RICHARD L.;KLEINSTEIBER JAMES |
分类号 |
G06F9/00;H04L12/24;H04L29/06 |
主分类号 |
G06F9/00 |
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