Title:
DATA COMMUNICATION NETWORK AND ITS NODE MANAGING METHOD
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP3149332
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To attain optimum network application under various conditions including a rapid route determination and rapid spanning tree recovery.
CONSTITUTION: The system is provided with a means for allowing each node to dynamically set up and store a complete topology data base including a complete master node relation reference in its own node and provides spanning tree organization architecture in the data communication network interconnected by bidirectional rinks. The system is also provided with means for executing rapid route determination and rapid spanning tree recovery based on the contents of the topology data base.
Inventors:
Olivier Bertin
Alan Purvo
Jean-Paul Choubert
Alan Purvo
Jean-Paul Choubert
Application Number:
JP6226495A
Publication Date:
March 26, 2001
Filing Date:
March 22, 1995
Export Citation:
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
International Classes:
H04L12/56; (IPC1-7): H04L12/44
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hiroshi Sakaguchi (1 person outside)