Multi-path network element monitoring

Details Multi-path network element monitoring Multi-path network element monitoring

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Yao, Kwang B (Department: 2473)

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Fault detection

C370S249000, C370S251000, C370S401000, C709S224000, C709S249000, C709S250000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08000252

ABSTRACT:
A network element is configured to function as a first virtual element and a second virtual element. A first monitoring packet is sent to the first virtual element via a label switched path. A second monitoring packet is sent to the second virtual element via an internet protocol path that includes at least a portion of the internet. A first condition of the network element is determined based on a response to the first monitoring packet. A second condition of the network element is determined based on a response to the second monitoring packet.

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