18036526. METHOD AND NETWORK ELEMENT FOR NETWORK REDUNDANCY simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
METHOD AND NETWORK ELEMENT FOR NETWORK REDUNDANCY
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
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METHOD AND NETWORK ELEMENT FOR NETWORK REDUNDANCY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18036526 titled 'METHOD AND NETWORK ELEMENT FOR NETWORK REDUNDANCY
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a method and network element for network redundancy. The method involves determining whether a network element should function as an active or standby element for a specific route, based on its priority and whether the route is advertised by other network elements. If the network element is determined to be in standby mode, it advertises the route.
- The method determines the role of a network element in providing a service in a redundant manner.
- The determination is based on the priority of the network element and whether the route is advertised by other network elements.
- If the network element is in standby mode, it advertises the route.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in various network systems that require redundancy and failover mechanisms.
- It can be used in telecommunications networks, data centers, and cloud computing environments to ensure uninterrupted service.
Problems Solved
- Network redundancy is crucial for maintaining uninterrupted service in case of failures or disruptions.
- This technology solves the problem of efficiently determining the role of network elements in a redundant network setup.
Benefits
- The method provides a simplified approach to determine the active and standby network elements.
- It ensures that the standby network element can advertise the route when necessary, maintaining seamless service.
- The technology improves network reliability and reduces the risk of service disruptions.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure is related to a method and network element for network redundancy. The method may be performed at a first network element for providing a service together with a plurality of second network elements in a redundant manner. The method includes: determining whether the first network element is to function as an active network element or a standby network element for a first route at least partially based on a first priority of the first network element and/or whether the first route is advertised by at least one of the plurality of the second network elements; and advertising, in a standby state, the first route in response to determining that the first network element is to function as a standby network element for the first route.
