17957922. ROUTE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROUTE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 ROUTE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROUTE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ROUTE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROUTE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
ROUTE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROUTE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shunwan Zhuang of Beijing (CN)
ROUTE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROUTE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957922 titled 'ROUTE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROUTE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method and apparatus for ensuring normal packet forwarding in a network when a fault occurs in a connection between two network devices.
- The method involves a first network device sending route information of a destination network device, including the destination address, a primary next-hop address, and a backup next-hop address.
- The primary next-hop address is a common address of the first network device and a second network device, such as a loopback address.
- The backup next-hop address is the address of the first network device, such as an IP address.
- In case of a fault in the connection between the second network device and the destination network device, another network device can directly send a packet to the first network device using the backup next-hop address.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in various network environments where fault tolerance and redundancy are crucial, such as data centers, telecommunications networks, and cloud computing infrastructures.
- It can be used in routing protocols and network devices to ensure uninterrupted packet forwarding even in the presence of faults or failures.
Problems Solved
- The technology addresses the problem of packet loss or disruption in network communication when a fault occurs in the connection between network devices.
- It provides a mechanism for alternative packet routing to ensure continuous network connectivity and avoid service interruptions.
Benefits
- The method and apparatus offer improved fault tolerance and redundancy in network communication.
- It enables seamless packet forwarding even in the presence of faults, ensuring uninterrupted network services.
- The use of backup next-hop addresses allows for efficient and direct routing of packets to the first network device, minimizing delays and optimizing network performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: a first network device sends route information of a destination network device, where the route information includes a destination address of the destination network device, a primary next-hop address, and a backup next-hop address, the primary next-hop address includes a common address of the first network device and a second network device, for example, a loopback address, and the backup next-hop address includes an address of the first network device, for example, an IP address of the first network device. By using this method, when a fault occurs in a connection between the second network device and the destination network device, another network device may directly send a packet to the first network device according to the backup next-hop address, to ensure normal packet forwarding.
