Methods, systems and computer program products for operating a communications network with enhanced security
US8181229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13095
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communications system includes a plurality of patch panels having a plurality of connector ports connected to individual communication channels, a switch that provides access to multiple networks via one or more switch ports, a system manager that controls interconnections between the patch panels and the switch, and a plurality of patch cords configured to selectively interconnect patch panel connector ports. The system manager is configured to receive a request to connect an individual communication channel to a specific network, to identify which patch panel connector ports are required to be patched together via one or more patch cords in order to establish a circuit to the requested network, and to enable a switch port to activate the circuit. The system manager is configured to monitor connectivity of a circuit and to park a switch port associated with the circuit in response to detecting a change in circuit connectivity.
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