Optimized seam allocation in an ethernet ring network
US9025435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/437
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of managing a ring network. Bandwidth utilization metrics indicative of traffic flows within the network are derived. An optimal seam location is calculated based on the bandwidth utilization metrics. A channel block can be implemented at the calculated optimal seam location. The optimal seam location can be selected to balance traffic flows in the network, and can be updated as the distribution of traffic evolves over time.
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