Optimized seam allocation in an ethernet ring network
AssigneeCiena Corporation
InventorsMarc HOLNESS, GERARD S. SWINKELS
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Abstract
A method of managing a ring network. Bandwidth utilization metrics indicative of traffic flows within the network are derived. An optimal seam location is calculated based on the bandwidth utilization metrics. A channel block can be implemented at the calculated optimal seam location. The optimal seam location can be selected to balance traffic flows in the network, and can be updated as the distribution of traffic evolves over time.
Claims19
A method of managing a ring network, the method being performed by at least one node of the network and comprising:
- deriving bandwidth utilization metrics indicative of traffic flows within the network;
- calculating an optimal seam location based on the bandwidth utilization metrics;
- and
- implementing a channel block at the optimal seam location.
A node of a ring network, the node comprising a processor configured to. derive bandwidth utilization metrics indicative of traffic flows within the network;
- calculate an optimal seam location based on the bandwidth utilization metrics;
- and
- implement a channel block at the optimal seam location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.