Systems and methods for multiple computer dataloading using a standard dataloader

An distribution node for distributing duplicate data for consumption to a plurality of computers coupled to the distribution node, the distribution node comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory;
• a network forward function being executed by the processor, wherein the network forward function:
• forwards a file transfer protocol message received from a dataloader and addressed to a first computer of the plurality of computers to the first computer;
• forwards the file transfer protocol message to one or more other computers of the plurality of computers;
• compares response messages received from the first computer and the one or more other computers in response to the file transfer protocol message;
• when an affirmative response message is received from the first computer and the one or more other computers, the network forwarding function forwards a response message received from the first computer to the dataloader and suppresses the response messages from the one or more other computers.

A method for simultaneously uploading duplicate data to a plurality of computers, the method comprising:

• performing a handshake message exchange with a dataloader to determine a MAC address for a target node;
• conducting a data transfer between the dataloader and the target node by forwarding a file transfer protocol message having the MAC address for the target node from the dataloader to the target node;
• forwarding the file transfer protocol message to at least one node other than the target node, wherein the at least one node and the target node both consume the file transfer protocol message;
• and
• selectively suppressing one or more response messages generated by the at least one node from reaching the dataloader.