Networked port-inventory system and method
US7698415B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/65
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and medium are provided for taking port inventories over a network. The process uses a web form which receives either an IP address or a device name for a particular piece of equipment, e.g., a network switch. After submission of this identifier, the system uses a Perl script to access an inventory management application associated with the piece of equipment and extract port information. The port information extracted reveals the number of ports which are both unconnected and unconfigured. This number is then used for resource management or other purposes.
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