Powered patch panel
US7978845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2201/802
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals.
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