DRAGONFLY ROUTING WITH INCOMPLETE GROUP CONNECTIVITY

Organization Name

hewlett packard enterprise development lp

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DRAGONFLY ROUTING WITH INCOMPLETE GROUP CONNECTIVITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259302 titled 'DRAGONFLY ROUTING WITH INCOMPLETE GROUP CONNECTIVITY

The patent application describes systems and methods for managing data communication within a multi-level network with multiple switches organized as groups connected via global links.

Each switch maintains a global fault table identifying faulty global paths to avoid routing data communication through them.
When data communication is received at a switch port, the destination is determined, and the communication is routed using the global fault table to avoid faulty global links.
The global fault table is used for both minimal and non-minimal routing methodologies in the network.

Potential Applications: - Data center networking - Telecommunications networks - Internet infrastructure

Problems Solved: - Efficient routing of data communication in complex network structures - Avoiding faulty global links to ensure reliable data transmission

Benefits: - Improved network performance - Enhanced reliability of data communication - Simplified network management

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Network Routing System for Enhanced Data Communication" This technology can be used in data centers, telecommunications companies, and internet service providers to optimize network performance and ensure reliable data transmission.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to network routing systems, fault tolerance in networks, and data communication management for further insights into this technology.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in network routing algorithms, fault detection mechanisms, and data communication protocols to enhance the efficiency of this technology.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the global fault table improve data communication routing in the network? 2. What are the key differences between minimal and non-minimal routing methodologies in this system?

Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods are provided for managing a data communication within a multi-level network having a plurality of switches organized as groups, with each group coupled to all other groups via global links, including: at each switch within the network, maintaining a global fault table identifying the links which lead only to faulty global paths, and when the data communication is received at a port of a switch, determine a destination for the data communication and, route the communication across the network using the global fault table to avoid selecting a port within the switch that would result in the communication arriving at a point in the network where its only path forward is across a global link that is faulty; wherein the global fault table is used for both a global minimal routing methodology and a global non-minimal routing methodology.