18360700. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISCOVERING AND VALIDATING DIFFERENT NETWORK ACTION HARDWARE CAPABILITIES simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISCOVERING AND VALIDATING DIFFERENT NETWORK ACTION HARDWARE CAPABILITIES
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Inventor(s)
Jaganbabu Rajamanickam of Kanata (CA)
Rakesh Gandhi of Stittsville (CA)
Nagendra Kumar Nainar of Morrisville NC (US)
Madhan Sankaranarayanan of Tamil Nadu (IN)
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISCOVERING AND VALIDATING DIFFERENT NETWORK ACTION HARDWARE CAPABILITIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18360700 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISCOVERING AND VALIDATING DIFFERENT NETWORK ACTION HARDWARE CAPABILITIES
The patent application describes systems and methods for validating the hardware path capability in a network using OAM probe packets.
- The method involves generating OAM probe packets with specific features at an ingress node.
- Intermediate nodes along the network path determine if they can support the features indicated by the OAM bit set.
- An egress node generates a report on the support for each feature by the intermediate nodes.
- Based on the report, the system decides whether to enable customer traffic with the specified features along the network path.
Potential Applications: - Network infrastructure testing and validation - Quality of Service (QoS) assurance in network communication
Problems Solved: - Ensuring hardware path capability in a network - Efficient validation of network features along a path
Benefits: - Improved network performance and reliability - Streamlined network troubleshooting and maintenance processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Network Path Validation System for Enhanced Performance This technology can be utilized by telecommunications companies, network service providers, and large enterprises to ensure optimal network performance and reliability. It can also be integrated into network monitoring and management systems for enhanced control and troubleshooting capabilities.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of network path validation, OAM protocols, and network testing methodologies to explore existing technologies and solutions related to the validation of hardware path capabilities in a network.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in network testing tools, OAM protocols, and network monitoring systems to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of hardware path capability validation in networks.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the OAM probe packet help in validating hardware path capability? 2. What are the key benefits of using this method for network validation?
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for validating a hardware path capability are provided. The method includes generating, at an ingress node of a network, an operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) probe packet having an OAM bit set associated with validating the hardware path capability, wherein the OAM probe packet comprises a plurality of features; indicating, by each respective intermediate node of a plurality of intermediate nodes in the network along a network path and as instructed by the OAM bit set, whether the respective intermediate node can support the respective feature of the plurality of features; generating, at an egress node associated with the network path, a report regarding whether the plurality of intermediate nodes can support each respective feature of the plurality of features within the OAM probe packet; and determining, based on the report, whether to enable customer traffic implementing the plurality of features along the network path.
