Fortinet, Inc.

Sandip Y Borle

Joseph R Mihelich

A Compact computing device with peer-to-peer communication through an Ethernet interface is provided. According to one embodiment, a compact computing device includes an Ethernet interface, an Ethernet discovery agent, a memory and a micro-controller. The Ethernet interface is capable of connecting to a host though an Ethernet link. One side wall of the compact shielding case accommodates only the Ethernet interface. The Ethernet discovery agent is capable of discovering the host to which the compact computing device is connected. The memory is capable of storing information that is to be transferred to the host or information that is received from the host. The micro-controller is capable of exchanging information with the host through the Ethernet link.

Ethernet key

Systems and methods are described for integration of networking infrastructure with network services running in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) of an enterprise network. According to one embodiment, a cloud switch implemented by cloud services provided by a cloud service provider, creates a logical cloud port to provide connectivity to one of multiple resources provided by the cloud service provider. The cloud switch creates a physical cloud port to provide connectivity to a physical, on-premises network infrastructure component of multiple physical network infrastructure components within the enterprise network. The logical cloud port is associated with a particular resource and the physical cloud port is associated with a physical port of a physical network infrastructure component of the multiple physical network infrastructure components.

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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Sandip Y Borle