Multiplex communications – Fault recovery – Bypass an inoperative channel
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Duong, Frank (Department: 2666)
Multiplex communications
Fault recovery
Bypass an inoperative channel
C370S228000, C370S248000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06987727
ABSTRACT:
A computer network has a plurality of routers that deliver data packets to the network via a plurality of links. At least one router provides automatic protection switching in the event of a link failure. The at least one router includes a plurality of data interfaces for streams of data packets to enter and exit the at least one router; and a backup controller. The backup controller includes a backup path manager, a link monitor, and a backup packet processor. For at least one link of the routing node, the backup path manager identifies a backup routing path for forwarding affected data packets in the event of a failure of the at least one link. The link monitor monitors the plurality of links to determine when a link fails. When a link which has a backup routing path fails, the backup packet processor attaches backup routing path instructions to affected data packets routed over the failed link, and forwards the affected data packets via the backup routing path.
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Andersson Loa
Doraswamy Naganand
Fredette Andre N.
Ghanwani Anoop
Duong Frank
Jagannathan Melanie
Nortel Networks Limited
Steubing McGuinness & Manaras LLP
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