Multiplex communications – Fault recovery
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Phan, Tri H (Department: 2471)
Multiplex communications
Fault recovery
C370S242000, C714S048000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07903541
ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, an Ethernet switch includes a plurality of ports operable to receive and transmit Ethernet traffic. The Ethernet switch also includes system monitoring software operable to receive an indication from a user of a plurality of fault conditions for which generation of an alarm is desired. The system monitoring software is also operable to monitor the Ethernet switch for the plurality of fault conditions and generate a signal indicating a particular one of the plurality of fault conditions has occurred. The Ethernet switch further includes at least one relay responsive to the generated signal that is operable to turn on a respective alarm indicating a particular fault condition has occurred.
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Brenes Manrique J.
Neal Rachel C.
Nguyen Yen Teresa
Zimmerman Craig A.
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Phan Tri H
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