Systems and methods for automated network cabling integrity monitoring
US11621742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/46
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for automated network cabling integrity monitoring are provided. In one embodiment a system manager for a network that includes a network switch coupled to patching equipment comprises: at least one processor configured to execute software, the software comprising a network integrity monitor. The network integrity monitor controls a cable diagnostic test function to obtain a fault-distance measurement for a port of the switch. The network integrity monitor correlates the fault-distance measurement with network cable length information associated with the switch port to identify one or both of a network cable segment associated with the fault-distance measurement and a fault location. The cable length information is retrieved from a database. The network integrity monitor produces an output identifying of one or both of the network cable segment associated with the fault-distance measurement and the fault location to be displayed on a display device.
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