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Method for updating and restoring operating software in an active region of a network element

US7174547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2002
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/329
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for replacing a current operating software with a new operating software in a working network environment during network operations while also preserving a backup for the replaced operating software. The method including active or non-active memories based on the operating software stored therein. The active and non-active memories being interchangeable to accommodate the new operating software without stopping operation of the network or active memory.

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