Network reconfiguration
AssigneeSun Microsystems, Inc.
InventorsGuy L. Steele, Jr., Steven K. Heller, Daniel Cassiday, Jon Wade
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Abstract
In accordance with methods and systems consistent with the present invention, an improved technique for reconfiguring networks is provided. By using this technique, a network administrator can reconfigure their network while it remains operational. As a result, users can continue to utilize the network during reconfiguration. Additionally, in accordance with methods and systems consistent with the present invention, a number of network topologies are provided that are designed to facilitate reconfiguration. When using one of these topologies, the network can be reconfigured with a minimal amount of recabling, thus reducing the amount of time required for reconfiguration.
Claims86
A method in a distributed system containing a network with nodes, each of the nodes having ports, comprising the steps of:
- configuring the network to maximize usage of the ports;
- rendering the network operational such that the nodes are capable of communicating via the network using static routing;
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- reconfiguring the network while the network remains operational, wherein the reconfiguring includes at least one of adding a new node to the network and removing at least one of the nodes from the network.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.