TRIGGER ALARM ACTIONS AND ALARM-TRIGGERED NETWORK FLOWS IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKS

A software-defined network controller (SDN controller) defines a first network flow to be selectively implemented by a networking device according to a first network operation profile. The SDN controller defines a second network flow to be selectively implemented by the networking device according t...

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Main Authors Smith, Rhett, Gammel, Dennis
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.09.2019
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Summary:A software-defined network controller (SDN controller) defines a first network flow to be selectively implemented by a networking device according to a first network operation profile. The SDN controller defines a second network flow to be selectively implemented by the networking device according to a second network operation profile. A memory device of the networking device may store at least first and second network operation profiles for selective implementation based on network packet characteristic matching and/or a "trigger alarm" event. The first network operation profile is implemented when an incoming network packet matches a pre-defined and/or customizable network packet characteristic match template. The second network operation profile is implemented when a "trigger alarm" event is received. A network operation profile may execute a write action to latch, or otherwise trigger, a physical alarm of a networking device or associated device.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201916248959