Method and system for determining network topology

Details Method and system for determining network topology Method and system for determining network topology

2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Marcelo, Melvin (Department: 2662)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Reexamination Certificate

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07050404

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with one embodiment, a method and system are provided for determining the connectivity of switches in a computer network. The switches include multiple ports for connection to other switches and network elements. Connectivity of the switches is determined by determining all the possible port pairings, determining a score for each port pairing, and selecting the port paring having the highest score.

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