Method and system for emulating an ethernet link over a sonet path
US7653526B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/145
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for emulating an Ethernet link over a Sonet path to provide link integrity is disclosed. The method generally includes receiving an error code at a local Ethernet port upon detection of a link failure at a remote Ethernet port. The error code is received over a Sonet path in a Sonet path overhead. If the error code is still present after a specified period of time, the local Ethernet port is disabled. Methods for providing link stability and link availability are also disclosed.
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