Juniper Networks, Inc.

Prabhu Seshachellum

Jainendra Kumar

Vineet Dixit

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first identifier and a private key after a network device has been included in a data center switch fabric control plane, authenticating the network device based on the private key, sending a second identifier to the network device, and sending a control signal to the network device based on the second identifier. The first identifier is associated with the network device and unique within a segment of the data center switch fabric control plane. The second identifier is unique within the segment of the data center switch fabric control plane.

Methods and apparatus for dynamic automated configuration within a control plane of a switch fabric

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a configuration request and a first key from a network device, granting a first class of access to the network device, sending a configuration instruction to the network device, receiving an association request from the network device, and granting a second class of access to the network device. The configuration request and the first key are received at a first time. The network device is outside a secure network segment at a first time. The first class of access is granted based on the first key. The configuration instruction is send in response to granting the first class of access. The association request includes a second key. The granting the second class of access is based on the second key.

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