Enhanced path selection scheme for equal cost paths in communication networks
US9473387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a node in a communication network receives a label switched path (LSP) request and in response, the node determines at least two equal cost paths, each path having one or more path-nodes. The node may then further determine a total bandwidth-based transition value for each path of the at least two equal cost paths and selects the path having a lower total transition value. Once selected, the node may establish the requested LSP over the selected path.
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