Abstract:
An Ethernet MAC APS Control sublayer (305) is provided for supporting SDH/SONET APS standard functionality in Ethernet Networks. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet MAC APS Control sublayer (305) is provided for processing Ethernet MAC APS Control frames (301B). The MAC APS Control sublayer (305) provides support for a MAC Client APS Controller to implement all of the SDH/SONET APS standard functionality. The MAC APS Control frame (301B) provides support for SDH/SONET K1/K2 APS signaling protocol on Ethernet networks. The near end APS Controller can use the MAC APS Control frames to communicate with the far end APS controller during switchover and other APS operational requests. The far end APS controller, in turn, can use the MAC APS Control frames (301B) to communicate with the near end APS controller for switchover and other APS operational requests.
Abstract:
An Ethernet MAC APS Control sublayer (305) is provided for supporting SDH/SONET APS standard functionality in Ethernet Networks. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet MAC APS Control sublayer (305) is provided for processing Ethernet MAC APS Control frames (301B). The MAC APS Control sublayer (305) provides support for a MAC Client APS Controller to implement all of the SDH/SONET APS standard functionality. The MAC APS Control frame (301B) provides support for SDH/SONET K1/K2 APS signaling protocol on Ethernet networks. The near end APS Controller can use the MAC APS Control frames to communicate with the far end APS controller during switchover and other APS operational requests. The far end APS controller, in turn, can use the MAC APS Control frames (301B) to communicate with the near end APS controller for switchover and other APS operational requests.
Abstract:
An Ethernet MAC sublayer is provided for supporting Ethernet MAC circuits in an Ethernet Network. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet MAC sublayer is provided for processing and setting up circuits. The MAC sublayer provides support for higher level signaling (112, 122, 132) and routing (114, 124, 134) applications to implement Ethernet MAC circuit functionality. The MAC sublayer provides interrupts for WAN learning and circuit setup. The MAC sublayer also provides address table entry extension (2102, 2202, 2302) to allow for usage of multiple links between nodes (2100, 2200, 2300). The routing application is used to manage routing information, maintain a MAC to port mapping database, and manage port resources. The signaling application is used to set up and manage circuits. In accordance to various embodiments, circuits of various types and properties can be managed in the Ethernet Network.
Abstract:
A translation engine is provided for efficiently translating SDH/SONET frames (101) to Ethernet frames (105) and vice versa. In accordance with one embodiment, a translation system includes a buffer (103) for holding SDH/SONET (101) and Ethernet frames (105). An Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) address for a corresponding SDH/SONET TDM slot (103 E-103 F) further provided. A translation engine for translating SDH/SONET frames (101) into Ethernet frames (105) is in communication with an output interface. The SDH/SONET payload (101 A) is sent through a translation engine to translate the SDH / SONET payload (101 A) into an Ethernet payload (105 A). For translating from Ethernet to SDH / SONET, a reverse process occurs.
Abstract:
An Ethernet MAC APS Control sublayer (305) is provided for supporting SDH/SONET APS standard functionality in Ethernet Networks. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet MAC APS Control sublayer (305) is provided for processing Ethernet MAC APS Control frames (301B). The MAC APS Control sublayer (305) provides support for a MAC Client APS Controller to implement all of the SDH/SONET APS standard functionality. The MAC APS Control frame (301B) provides support for SDH/SONET K1/K2 APS signaling protocol on Ethernet networks. The near end APS Controller can use the MAC APS Control frames to communicate with the far end APS controller during switchover and other APS operational requests. The far end APS controller, in turn, can use the MAC APS Control frames (301B) to communicate with the near end APS controller for switchover and other APS operational requests.
Abstract:
An Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (APS) Bridge Selector is provided for supporting SDH/SONET APS standard functionality in Ethernet Networks. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet APS Bridge Selector is provided for bridge, selector, and switchover functionality for a plurality of Physical Layer (PHY) hardware devices. The Ethernet APS Bridge Selector provides support for any Media Access Control (MAC) hardware to PHY interface/interconnect. The Ethernet APS Bridge Selector can be managed via interfaces, signals and/or control/register interfaces.
Abstract:
An Ethernet MAC sublayer is provided for supporting Ethernet MAC circuits in an Ethernet Network. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet MAC sublayer is provided for processing and setting up circuits. The MAC sublayer provides support for higher level signaling (112, 122, 132) and routing (114, 124, 134) applications to implement Ethernet MAC circuit functionality. The MAC sublayer provides interrupts for WAN learning and circuit setup. The MAC sublayer also provides address table entry extension (2102, 2202, 2302) to allow for usage of multiple links between nodes (2100, 2200, 2300). The routing application is used to manage routing information, maintain a MAC to port mapping database, and manage port resources. The signaling application is used to set up and manage circuits. In accordance to various embodiments, circuits of various types and properties can be managed in the Ethernet Network.
Abstract:
An Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (APS) Bridge Selector is provided for supporting SDH/SONET APS standard functionality in Ethernet Networks. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet APS Bridge Selector is provided for bridge, selector, and switchover functionality for a plurality of Physical Layer (PHY) hardware devices. The Ethernet APS Bridge Selector provides support for any Media Access Control (MAC) hardware to PHY interface/interconnect. The Ethernet APS Bridge Selector can be managed via interfaces, signals and/or control/register interfaces.
Abstract:
An Ethernet MAC sublayer is provided for supporting Ethernet MAC circuits in an Ethernet Network. In accordance with one embodiment, an Ethernet MAC sublayer is provided for processing and setting up circuits. The MAC sublayer provides support for higher level signaling (112, 122, 132) and routing (114, 124, 134) applications to implement Ethernet MAC circuit functionality. The MAC sublayer provides interrupts for WAN learning and circuit setup. The MAC sublayer also provides address table entry extension (2102, 2202, 2302) to allow for usage of multiple links between nodes (2100, 2200, 2300). The routing application is used to manage routing information, maintain a MAC to port mapping database, and manage port resources. The signaling application is used to set up and manage circuits. In accordance to various embodiments, circuits of various types and properties can be managed in the Ethernet Network.
Abstract:
A translation engine is provided for efficiently translating SDH/SONET frames (101) to Ethernet frames (105) and vice versa. In accordance with one embodiment, a translation system includes a buffer (103) for holding SDH/SONET (101) and Ethernet frames (105). An Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) address for a corresponding SDH/SONET TDM slot (103 E-103 F) further provided. A translation engine for translating SDH/SONET frames (101) into Ethernet frames (105) is in communication with an output interface. The SDH/SONET payload (101 A) is sent through a translation engine to translate the SDH / SONET payload (101 A) into an Ethernet payload (105 A). For translating from Ethernet to SDH / SONET, a reverse process occurs.