Method for updating and restoring operating software in an active region of a network element
US7174547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2023 |
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- 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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