Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing – Fault detection
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-15
2009-11-17
Mattis, Jason E (Department: 2416)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
Fault detection
C370S249000, C370S255000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07619981
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for detecting and reporting network mis-cabling. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a detection module, a comparison module, and a cabling connection module. The detection module is configured to detect a new connection at a network switch. The new connection is formed by physically connecting a network cable to the network switch, at one termination, and to another network device, at another termination. The comparison module is configured to compare the new connection to a connection rule, where the connection rule defines either a legal cabling connection or an illegal cabling connection. The cabling connection module is configured to control whether or not the new connection is inserted into the data network or maintained isolated from the data network. Certain implementations of the present invention beneficially allow a new network connection to be verified prior to logical insertion so that potential mis-routing of data and other mis-communications within the data network may be avoided.
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Bomhoff Matthew David
Cagno Brian James
Lucas Gregg Steven
Qiu Kenny Nian Gan
Seidel Andrew Ellis
International Business Machines - Corporation
Kunzler & McKenzie
Mattis Jason E
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