Topology-aware controller associations in software-defined networks

    公开(公告)号:US10771336B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-08

    申请号:US15712886

    申请日:2017-09-22

    Abstract: Control plane management based on physical topology of nodes in software-defined networks (SDNs) is provided. Nodes in an SDN are organized into a plurality of node clusters. A cluster of nodes in an SDN is formed and control plane management for the nodes within the cluster is provided. A topology-aware assignment of nodes to controllers in an SDN is provided. Related nodes such as root and corresponding child nodes are assigned to a single cluster in one embodiment to lessen the impacts of controller failure. The assignment of nodes to controllers is also provided based on minimizing traffic between node clusters and between nodes and external networks.

    TOPOLOGY-AWARE CONTROLLER ASSOCIATIONS IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKS

    公开(公告)号:US20190097890A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-28

    申请号:US15712886

    申请日:2017-09-22

    Abstract: Control plane management based on physical topology of nodes in software-defined networks (SDNs) is provided. Nodes in an SDN are organized into a plurality of node clusters. A cluster of nodes in an SDN is formed and control plane management for the nodes within the cluster is provided. A topology-aware assignment of nodes to controllers in an SDN is provided. Related nodes such as root and corresponding child nodes are assigned to a single cluster in one embodiment to lessen the impacts of controller failure. The assignment of nodes to controllers is also provided based on minimizing traffic between node clusters and between nodes and external networks.

    Modular Telecommunication Edge Cloud System
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180367630A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US16057427

    申请日:2018-08-07

    Abstract: A telecommunications edge cloud (TEC) element deployed between a client and a packet network includes a TEC hardware layer including storage resources, networking resources, and computing resources, wherein the computing resources include a plurality of processors. A TEC operating system (TECOS) is coupled to the TEC hardware layer and configured to control and manage the storage resources, the networking resources, and the computing resources, wherein the TECOS is executed by one of the processors, a TEC application layer coupled to the TECOS, wherein the TEC application layer is configured to process a request from the client using the TECOS, wherein the computing resources are configured to provide a service to the client when the request is a service request, and wherein at least one of the networking resources and the storage resources is configured to provide data to the client when the request comprises a data request.

    Modular Telecommunication Edge Cloud System
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170359443A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-14

    申请号:US15182290

    申请日:2016-06-14

    CPC classification number: H04L67/28 G06F9/00

    Abstract: A telecommunications edge cloud (TEC) element deployed between a client and a packet network includes a TEC hardware layer including storage resources, networking resources, and computing resources, wherein the computing resources include a plurality of processors. A TEC operating system (TECOS) is coupled to the TEC hardware layer and configured to control and manage the storage resources, the networking resources, and the computing resources, wherein the TECOS is executed by one of the processors, a TEC application layer coupled to the TECOS, wherein the TEC application layer is configured to process a request from the client using the TECOS, wherein the computing resources are configured to provide a service to the client when the request is a service request, and wherein at least one of the networking resources and the storage resources is configured to provide data to the client when the request comprises a data request.

    Modeling access networks as trees in software-defined network controllers

    公开(公告)号:US10554500B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-04

    申请号:US15725035

    申请日:2017-10-04

    Abstract: A network model is provided for modeling the nodes in networks such as access networks having a tree topology. Using the model, a network description can be generated that includes a node description for each node in the access network. A node description for a node includes an extra field to define child nodes relative to a modeled node. The node description also includes an extra field to describe a link from a modeled node to an upstream node. The connecting links and intermediate nodes of access nodes are exposed and can be manipulated. By providing a node description with child and link fields, a separate link data store can be avoided.

    Controller communications in access networks

    公开(公告)号:US10511524B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-17

    申请号:US15724080

    申请日:2017-10-03

    Abstract: Control plane management based on the physical topology of nodes in software-defined networks (SDNs) is provided. A tree structure in an SDN such as an access network is identified. Control plan management is provided using the tree structure. A controller configures changes in the SDN and provides notifications to other controllers after configuring devices under its control. A controller prioritizes the status of downstream and/or upstream devices based on a type or direction of data flow when making configuration decisions. A controller provides notifications to other controllers by prioritizing notifications based on the hierarchical position of devices.

    TOPOLOGY-AWARE CONTROLLER ASSOCIATIONS IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKS

    公开(公告)号:US20200336379A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-22

    申请号:US16865823

    申请日:2020-05-04

    Abstract: Control plane management based on physical topology of nodes in software-defined networks (SDNs) is provided. Nodes in an SDN are organized into a plurality of node clusters. A cluster of nodes in an SDN is formed and control plane management for the nodes within the cluster is provided. A topology-aware assignment of nodes to controllers in an SDN is provided. Related nodes such as root and corresponding child nodes are assigned to a single cluster in one embodiment to lessen the impacts of controller failure. The assignment of nodes to controllers is also provided based on minimizing traffic between node clusters and between nodes and external networks.

    MODELING ACCESS NETWORKS AS TREES IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORK CONTROLLERS

    公开(公告)号:US20190104026A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-04

    申请号:US15725035

    申请日:2017-10-04

    Abstract: A network model is provided for modeling the nodes in networks such as access networks having a tree topology. Using the model, a network description can be generated that includes a node description for each node in the access network. A node description for a node includes an extra field to define child nodes relative to a modeled node. The node description also includes an extra field to describe a link from a modeled node to an upstream node. The connecting links and intermediate nodes of access nodes are exposed and can be manipulated. By providing a node description with child and link fields, a separate link data store can be avoided.

    Modular telecommunication edge cloud system

    公开(公告)号:US10063666B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-28

    申请号:US15182290

    申请日:2016-06-14

    CPC classification number: H04L67/28 G06F9/00 G06F9/46

    Abstract: A telecommunications edge cloud (TEC) element deployed between a client and a packet network includes a TEC hardware layer including storage resources, networking resources, and computing resources, wherein the computing resources include a plurality of processors. A TEC operating system (TECOS) is coupled to the TEC hardware layer and configured to control and manage the storage resources, the networking resources, and the computing resources, wherein the TECOS is executed by one of the processors, a TEC application layer coupled to the TECOS, wherein the TEC application layer is configured to process a request from the client using the TECOS, wherein the computing resources are configured to provide a service to the client when the request is a service request, and wherein at least one of the networking resources and the storage resources is configured to provide data to the client when the request comprises a data request.

Patent Agency Ranking