摘要:
A method for policy-based routing of calls between nodes in a network, comprising: entering policy constraint indices for selected addresses in respective entries of an address translation table, the address translation table for accessing by a first node of the network to selectively translate attributes of calls based on respective addresses prior to transmission over the network to a second node, the policy constraint indices pointing to respective policy constraints for routing calls between the first and second nodes; receiving a call at the first node, the call including an address; accessing the address translation table using the address to determine whether the call requires assignment of a policy constraint by presence of an entry for the address in the address translation table and by presence of a policy constraint index in the entry; and, if the call requires assignment of a policy constraint, identifying a policy constraint with the policy constraint index, assigning the policy constraint to the call, and routing the call between the first and second nodes in accordance with the policy constraint.
摘要:
In a multi-service network, layer 2 traffic such as IP traffic according to the invention is carried over ATM SVCs or SPVCs. Methods of setting up such connections using the PNNI protocol are also discussed. Using enhancements to the standard ATM SPVC/SVC signaling messages, layer 3 IP routing processes on multi-services switches on opposite ends of the network allow traffic to flow transparently through an underlying layer 2 virtual connection. This provides a simple and efficient way to transport IP packets across an ATM network.
摘要:
A method for establishing a pseudo-wire connection between first and second switches in a packet switched network, the method comprising: sending a label mapping message to the second switch requesting that the pseudo-wire connection be established with the first switch; reserving resources for the pseudo-wire connection at the first switch; receiving a label withdraw message from the second switch if the second switch has insufficient resources for the pseudo-wire connection and, in response to the label withdraw message, releasing the resources for the pseudo-wire connection at the first switch; and, activating the pseudo-wire connection if the second switch has sufficient resources for the pseudo-wire connection, thereby optimizing resources for establishing pseudo-wire connections of each of the first and second switches.
摘要:
A method for selecting a neighboring node to synchronize network topology database information with a network node from among a plurality of neighboring nodes coupled to the network node in a network, the method comprising: receiving from each of the neighboring nodes an identifier and an indication as to whether synchronization resources have been assigned to the network node; comparing by magnitude the identifier of the neighboring node with identifiers of others of the neighboring nodes to determine whether to synchronize with the neighboring node; and, synchronizing with the neighboring node if the neighboring node has assigned synchronization resources to the network node.
摘要:
A system and method are provided for a multi-endpoint SPVC, the multi-endpoint SPVC providing redundancy. A primary SPVC is established through a first source node. An intermate communication channel (ICC) is established between the first source node and a second source node. If the primary SPVC fails, the second source node learns of this via the ICC and establishes an alternate SPVC. If the first source node fails, the second source node learns of this failure without having to be explicitly told. The second source node learns of the failure of the first source node when poll messages are no longer received over the ICC as indicated by expiry of a timer. In such an event, the second source node attempts to establish an alternate SPVC. Finite state machines are provided on each source node to monitor the status of each other. Command messages, in the form of Generic Application Transport information elements, are provided by which the finite state machines can communicate over the ICC.
摘要:
The invention provides a system and method for identifying a pre-computed path for an incoming connection at a node in a policy-based routing network. The method comprises: examining requirements of the incoming connection; examining policies associated with routes available from the node; identifying at least one policy of the policies which meets the requirements of the incoming connection; and utilizing that one policy for the pre-computed path for the incoming connection.
摘要:
A method and apparatus are provided for protecting a connection during implementation of an Active Connection Modify request. Before initiating the ACM request, an alternate connection between the source node and the destination node of the connection are established using Domain-Based Rerouting. The alternate connection may be established in conformance either with the traffic parameters of the existing connection or with the new traffic parameters specified in the ACM request. If the connection along the original connection is to be torn as a result of lost ACM signaling messages, the connection is first switched to the alternate connection in a hitless manner. If the alternate connection is established in conformance with the new traffic parameters, and the ACM request can not be implemented along the original connection, due for example to resource shortage along the original connection, then the connection is switched to the alternate connection in a hitless manner. In this way, connections are protected in the event of lost ACM messages resulting from signal congestion, and the ACM may be implemented even in the event of resource shortage along the original connection.