Method and apparatus for fault isolation on network loops

Details Method and apparatus for fault isolation on network loops Method and apparatus for fault isolation on network loops

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Vaughn, Jr., William C. (Department: 2143)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer data routing

C714S006130

Reexamination Certificate

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06990530

ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems and programs for isolating faults in a network loop is described. The link between the last device and the initiator in the network loop is tested. The loop segment between the initiator and the last device in the network loop is testesd. If a faulty link is identified in the loop segment between the initiator and the last device, then a faulty loop segment is identified and the faulty link within the faulty loop segment is isolated. For various embodiment of the present invention, divide and conquer testing or other systematic testing methods may be used to isolate the faulty link.

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