Visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system

Abstract

The invention relates to a visual intelligent network distribution frame and a control system, and aims to solve the limitations of the traditional network distribution frame in the aspects of tedious wiring, lack of visual management, insufficient expansibility and flexibility, insufficient optical fiber connection support and the like. Therefore, the operation and maintenance personnel can quickly know the network state and perform configuration and management, so that the operation and maintenance efficiency and accuracy are greatly improved. Meanwhile, the intelligent connection management technology is adopted, automatic identification and connection management of the cable are achieved, and the risk of manual operation errors is reduced. The distribution frame supports photoelectric mixed use, meets diversified application requirements, provides high-speed optical fiber connection, and improves the performance and expandability of a network. The modular design enables the distribution frame to be flexibly configured and expanded according to actual demands, reduces the deployment cost, and improves the availability and flexibility of the system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of communication network technology, and in particular to a visual intelligent network distribution frame and a control system. Background Art

[0002] As the network environment becomes increasingly complex and the network scale continues to expand, traditional network patch panels can no longer meet the needs of modern network operation and maintenance management. Traditional network patch panels have the following limitations:

[0003] Traditional network patch panels usually require a lot of manual operations during the wiring and replacement process, such as plugging and unplugging cables, marking ports, etc. These operations are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors. Especially in large-scale network environments, cable laying and management become particularly complicated, posing great challenges to operation and maintenance personnel;

[0004] Traditional network patch panels lack an intuitive visual management interface, making it difficult for operation and maintenance personnel to quickly understand the network status, configure and manage it. This leads to low operation and maintenance efficiency and is prone to human operational errors. At the same time, the lack of visual management also makes it difficult to troubleshoot and locate network faults;

[0005] Traditional network patch panels have obvious deficiencies in scalability and flexibility. When the network scale expands or the demand changes, it is usually necessary to add new patch panels or rewire, which not only increases costs but also affects the continuity and stability of the network. In addition, traditional patch panels lack flexibility in port types and quantities, making it difficult to meet diverse application needs;

[0006] With the continuous development of network technology, fiber optic connection has become the mainstream of modern networks. However, traditional network patch panels have obvious shortcomings in supporting fiber optic connections. Many traditional patch panels only support network cable connections and cannot meet the needs of high-speed data transmission and long-distance communication. This limits the performance and scalability of the network.

[0007] In view of the above limitations, the market is in urgent need of a visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system that can overcome these shortcomings. Summary of the invention

[0008] In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a visualized intelligent network distribution frame and a control system.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention is implemented by the following technical solutions: In the first aspect, a visual intelligent network patch panel is characterized in that it includes a patch panel mechanism, and the patch panel mechanism includes:

[0010] The patch panel body is designed as a modular structure, including multiple patch panel module components, which can be increased or decreased as needed, each of which includes multiple patch panel interface structures, and the patch panel interface structure supports mixed use of optical and electrical interfaces, including but not limited to Gigabit electrical ports, 10G optical ports, and 10G optical port interface types;

[0011] The optical fiber connection unit is configured inside the main body of the patch panel and is used to realize the optical fiber connection between the patch panels and between the patch panel and the network equipment. It supports hot-swap operation and can be used for wiring or line replacement without interrupting the network.

[0012] Intelligent monitoring unit, integrated into the main body of the patch panel, is used to monitor the connection status of each port in real time and can promptly detect and report network faults;

[0013] The visual identification system is installed on the outside of the patch panel or integrated into the control system to intuitively display the connection information of each port, making it easier for operation and maintenance personnel to quickly identify and locate the port.

[0014] In this implementation, the following workflow is specifically included:

[0015] Initial configuration

[0016] Step description: During initial deployment or reconfiguration, select and install an appropriate number of patch panel module components into the patch panel body according to network requirements. Each module component contains multiple patch panel interface structures that support mixed optical and electrical use (such as Gigabit electrical ports, 10G optical ports, 10G optical ports, etc.).

[0017] Involved components: patch panel body, patch panel module components

[0018] Fiber Optic Connections

[0019] Step description: Use the fiber connection unit to establish fiber connections inside the main body of the patch panel. This includes connections between patch panels and between patch panels and network devices (such as switches, routers, etc.). The fiber connection unit supports hot-swap operation, allowing wiring or line changes without interrupting the network.

[0020] Components involved: Fiber optic connection unit

[0021] Intelligent monitoring starts

[0022] Step description: Start the intelligent monitoring unit, which will start to monitor the connection status of each port in real time. Through built-in sensors or algorithms, the intelligent monitoring unit can identify changes in the connection status of the port, including connection establishment, disconnection or abnormality.

[0023] Components involved: Intelligent monitoring unit

[0024] Fault detection and reporting

[0025] Step description: Once the intelligent monitoring unit detects any network failure (such as port disconnection, signal quality degradation, etc.), it will immediately generate a fault report and notify the operation and maintenance personnel through a visual identification system or other communication methods (such as email, SMS notification, etc.).

[0026] Involved components: Intelligent monitoring unit, visual identification system (for fault prompts)

[0027] Visual identification and positioning

[0028] Step description: After receiving the fault report, the operation and maintenance personnel can quickly identify and locate the specific port with the problem through the visual identification system. The visual identification system can intuitively display the connection information of each port in the form of LED indicators, LCD display, etc. on the outside of the patch panel.

[0029] Components involved: Visual identification system

[0030] Maintenance and handling

[0031] Step description: According to the instructions of the visual identification system, the operation and maintenance personnel go to the site to perform maintenance operations, such as re-plugging optical fibers, replacing faulty components, etc. After the maintenance is completed, the intelligent monitoring unit will detect the port status again to confirm whether the fault has been resolved.

[0032] Components involved: operation and maintenance personnel, optical fiber connection units, and patch panel module components.

[0033] Record and Summary

[0034] Step description: After the maintenance operation is completed, record the fault handling process, causes and results to provide a reference for subsequent network optimization and fault prevention. At the same time, the intelligent monitoring unit and visual identification system should also be regularly updated and calibrated to ensure their accuracy and reliability.

[0035] Components involved: Operation and maintenance recording system (may be independent of the patch panel system, but interact with it), intelligent monitoring unit (for historical data recording and analysis)

[0036] Through the above workflow, the visual intelligent network patch panel can effectively improve the efficiency and accuracy of network operation and maintenance, and reduce the impact of network failures on business operations.

[0037] A specific implementation manner of the first invention: the patch panel interface structure includes but is not limited to a 1U module component interface structure and a 2U module component interface structure, and a plurality of modules are arranged inside the patch panel interface structure, and one module is provided with four ports.

[0038] The second aspect: Visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system:

[0039] A control unit, used for receiving and processing data from the intelligent monitoring unit of the patch panel and instructions input by the user;

[0040] The visual interface unit is connected to the control unit and is used to display the connection status, port information and network topology of the patch panel. It supports drag-and-drop connection management and allows users to configure connections through the interface.

[0041] The intelligent algorithm unit is integrated into the control unit and is used to provide network optimization suggestions based on historical data and user-defined operation and maintenance requirements;

[0042] The remote monitoring unit is used to achieve remote monitoring and management of the patch panel, allowing operation and maintenance personnel to remotely view, modify and manage network connections through the network.

[0043] The visual interface unit also includes an alarm prompt function. When the intelligent monitoring unit detects a network failure, it can display the failure information in real time on the interface and issue an alarm prompt.

[0044] The intelligent algorithm unit can also dynamically adjust network configuration based on real-time data such as network traffic and device load to optimize network performance.

[0045] In this method, the workflow is as follows:

[0046] System Initialization

[0047] Step description: After the system is started, the control unit is initialized first and loads the necessary configuration information and historical data. At the same time, the visual interface unit loads the initial interface to display the basic information of the patch panel and the network topology.

[0048] Components involved: control unit, visual interface unit

[0049] Data Collection and Processing

[0050] Step description: The control unit continuously receives and processes data from the intelligent monitoring unit of the patch panel, including real-time information such as port connection status, network traffic, device load, etc. At the same time, the control unit also receives instructions input by the user through the visual interface unit.

[0051] Components involved: control unit, intelligent monitoring unit, visual interface unit

[0052] Visual display and interaction

[0053] Step description: The visual interface unit displays the connection status, port information and network topology of the patch panel in real time based on the data provided by the control unit. Users can configure and adjust the connection on the interface through the drag-and-drop connection management function.

[0054] Components involved: Visualization interface unit, control unit

[0055] Network optimization suggestions

[0056] Step description: The intelligent algorithm unit analyzes real-time data such as network traffic and device load based on historical data and user-defined operation and maintenance requirements, and provides network optimization suggestions. These suggestions can be displayed to users through the visual interface unit for their reference and decision-making.

[0057] Involved components: intelligent algorithm unit, visual interface unit, control unit

[0058] Network configuration adjustment

[0059] Step description: The user adjusts the network configuration through the visual interface unit according to the suggestions provided by the intelligent algorithm unit or based on his own judgment. These adjustment instructions are sent to the control unit, which executes the corresponding configuration changes.

[0060] Components involved: Visualization interface unit, control unit

[0061] Remote monitoring and management

[0062] Step description: The remote monitoring unit allows maintenance personnel to remotely view, modify and manage network connections via the Internet. Maintenance personnel can access the system anytime and anywhere, obtain real-time network status information, and perform necessary configuration and management operations.

[0063] Components involved: Remote monitoring unit, control unit, visual interface unit (when accessing remotely)

[0064] Fault detection and alarm

[0065] Step description: When the intelligent monitoring unit detects a network fault, the control unit immediately processes the fault information and displays the fault information and issues an alarm through the alarm prompt function of the visual interface unit in real time. The operation and maintenance personnel can respond and handle the fault quickly.

[0066] Components involved: intelligent monitoring unit, control unit, and visual interface unit.

[0067] Dynamic Network Optimization

[0068] Step description: The intelligent algorithm unit not only provides static network optimization suggestions, but also dynamically adjusts network configuration to optimize network performance based on changes in real-time data such as network traffic and device load. These dynamic adjustments are performed by the control unit, and the adjustment results are displayed in real time through the visual interface unit.

[0069] Components involved: intelligent algorithm unit, control unit, and visualization interface unit.

[0070] Record and Summary

[0071] Step description: The system records all operations, troubleshooting processes and results, as well as network optimization suggestions and implementation status. These records can be used for subsequent network optimization and fault prevention work. At the same time, the system also provides regular summary reports to help users understand network operation status and optimization effects.

[0072] Components involved: Control unit, visualization unit (may include logging and reporting functions).

[0073] Through the above workflow, the visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system can realize comprehensive monitoring, intelligent optimization and efficient management of network connections, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of network operation and maintenance.

[0074] A third aspect: A network deployment method, which is deployed according to the following steps:

[0075] Step 1: According to network requirements, select appropriate patch panel modules and quantities to assemble a complete patch panel system;

[0076] Step 2: Connect the patch panel system to the network equipment and connect the patch panels through the optical fiber connection unit;

[0077] Step 3: Start the control system and configure and manage the network connection through the visual interface unit;

[0078] Step 4: Use the intelligent monitoring unit and intelligent algorithm unit to monitor the network status in real time and optimize the network as needed.

[0079] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0080] 1. The present invention adopts a modular design concept, so that the patch panel can be flexibly configured and expanded according to actual needs. Whether increasing the number of ports or changing the port type (such as mixed use of optical and electrical), there is no need to replace the entire patch panel, only to add or replace the corresponding modules, which greatly reduces the deployment cost and complexity; the visual intelligent network patch panel supports a variety of flexible deployment methods, such as aggregating the patch panels of each row of cabinets to the row head patch panel, and then aggregating to the total patch panel, or aggregating the patch panels of each cabinet directly to the total patch panel. This flexibility allows the network architecture to easily adapt to different application scenarios and needs;

[0081] 2. Through the intuitive visual management interface, operation and maintenance personnel can view the network status, configure and manage in real time without manual line inspection or referring to complex patch panel correspondence tables. This greatly improves maintenance efficiency and reduces error rates; the modules on the patch panel support hot-swap operation, which means that the modules can be easily replaced or upgraded without affecting network operation. This further simplifies maintenance work and improves system availability;

[0082] 3. The present invention uses optical fiber as the main connection medium, supports high-speed data transmission (such as 10G, 25G, 100G, etc.), and has higher anti-interference ability and lower attenuation rate. This greatly improves the stability and reliability of network connection; due to the use of intelligent connection management technology and optical fiber connection, the patch panel of this patent is not prone to network disconnection during the connection process. Even during network adjustment or maintenance, the continuity and stability of the network can be ensured;

[0083] 4. The visual intelligent network patch panel has an intelligent early warning function, which can monitor the network status in real time and send out early warning signals. At the same time, through intelligent troubleshooting tools, operation and maintenance personnel can quickly locate and solve problems, reducing operation and maintenance costs and time costs; operation and maintenance personnel can easily configure and manage connections through the visual management interface, without manually plugging and unplugging cables or performing complex configuration operations. This improves operation and maintenance efficiency and reduces the risk of human operational errors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0084] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the electrical connection of the row head distribution frame of the present invention.

[0085] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the electrical connection of the general distribution frame of the present invention.

[0086] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the 1U module component interface structure and the 2U module component interface structure of the present invention.

[0087] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the wiring frame structure of the present invention.

[0088] Figure 5 It is an internal schematic diagram of the patch panel control system of the present invention.

[0089] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the visualization interface of the present invention.

[0090] Figures 1 to 6 In: 1. Patch panel structure; 11. Patch panel body; 111. Row-end patch panel; 112. Patch panel module assembly; 1121. 1U module assembly interface structure; 1122. 2U module assembly interface structure; 12. Optical fiber connection unit; 13. Intelligent monitoring unit; 14. Visual identification system; 11. Summary patch panel; 12. Row-end patch panel; 2. Patch panel control system; 21. Control unit; 22. Visual interface unit; 23. Intelligent algorithm unit; 24. Remote monitoring unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0091] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0092] Example: Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 6 The visualized intelligent network patch panel and control system shown in the figure, the visualized intelligent network patch panel and control system of this embodiment includes a patch panel mechanism, a control unit, a visualization interface unit, an intelligent algorithm unit and a remote monitoring unit.

[0093] Patch panel structure:

[0094] Designed as a modular structure, it contains multiple patch panel module components and can be increased or decreased as needed.

[0095] Each module component contains a patch panel interface structure that supports mixed use of optical and electrical ports, such as Gigabit electrical ports and 10 Gigabit optical ports.

[0096] Equipped with optical fiber connection unit, supports hot-swap operation.

[0097] Integrated intelligent monitoring unit to monitor port connection status in real time.

[0098] Control unit:

[0099] Receive and process data from the intelligent monitoring unit of the patch panel and instructions entered by the user.

[0100] Coordinate data exchange and instruction execution between units.

[0101] Visualization interface unit:

[0102] Display the connection status, port information and network topology of the patch panel.

[0103] Supports drag-and-drop connection management, allowing users to configure connections.

[0104] Contains alarm prompt function and displays fault information in real time.

[0105] Intelligent algorithm unit:

[0106] Provide network optimization suggestions based on historical data and user-defined operation and maintenance requirements.

[0107] Dynamically adjust network configuration based on real-time data such as network traffic and device load.

[0108] Remote monitoring unit:

[0109] Realize remote monitoring and management of patch panels, allowing operation and maintenance personnel to remotely view, modify and manage network connections.

[0110] Implementation steps

[0111] System deployment and initialization:

[0112] Select appropriate patch panel module components for deployment based on network requirements.

[0113] Start the system, initialize the control unit, and load configuration information and historical data.

[0114] The visualization interface unit loads the initial interface and displays the network topology.

[0115] Data Collection and Processing:

[0116] The intelligent monitoring unit monitors the connection status, network traffic and other data of the distribution frame in real time.

[0117] The control unit receives and processes the data and also receives instructions input by the user.

[0118] Visual display and interaction:

[0119] The visual interface unit displays the network connection status in real time according to the data provided by the control unit.

[0120] Users configure connections through the drag-and-drop connection management function and enter operation and maintenance instructions through the interface.

[0121] Network optimization and adjustment:

[0122] The intelligent algorithm unit provides network optimization suggestions based on historical data and real-time data.

[0123] Users make network configuration adjustments through the visual interface unit based on suggestions or at their own discretion.

[0124] The control unit executes the adjustment instructions and updates the network configuration.

[0125] Remote monitoring and management:

[0126] Operation and maintenance personnel remotely access the system through the remote monitoring unit to check the network status.

[0127] Remotely modify and manage network connections as needed to improve operation and maintenance efficiency.

[0128] Fault detection and alarm:

[0129] When the intelligent monitoring unit detects a network failure, it immediately notifies the control unit.

[0130] The control unit displays fault information in real time through the alarm prompt function of the visual interface unit.

[0131] The operation and maintenance personnel responded quickly and handled the fault, restoring normal network operation.

[0132] The system records all operations, troubleshooting processes and results.

[0133] Provide regular summary reports to help users understand network operation status and optimization effects.

[0134] The visualized intelligent network patch panel and control system of this embodiment realizes comprehensive monitoring, intelligent optimization and efficient management of network connections through intelligent and visualized means. The system improves the efficiency and accuracy of network operation and maintenance, reduces the impact of network failures on business operations, and provides users with more reliable and efficient network services.

[0135] like Figure 2 As shown in the figure: In the traditional deployment mode, it takes 4 hops from cabinet 03 in row A to cabinet 03 in row H, but this device only needs to set up any interface of four wiring in the visual interface unit. There is no need to refer to the corresponding relationship table of the patch panel to plug in the wires one by one.

[0136] The patch panels of each cabinet can be aggregated into a total patch panel, so that any cabinet is only one hop away from the other cabinet.

[0137] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. Visual intelligent network patch panel, characterized by: It includes a distribution frame mechanism, and the distribution frame mechanism includes: The patch panel body is designed as a modular structure, including multiple patch panel module components, which can be increased or decreased as needed, each of which includes multiple patch panel interface structures, and the patch panel interface structure supports mixed use of optical and electrical interfaces, including but not limited to Gigabit electrical ports, 10G optical ports, and 10G optical port interface types; The optical fiber connection unit is configured inside the main body of the patch panel and is used to realize the optical fiber connection between the patch panels and between the patch panel and the network equipment. It supports hot-swap operation and can be used for wiring or line replacement without interrupting the network. Intelligent monitoring unit, integrated into the main body of the patch panel, is used to monitor the connection status of each port in real time and can promptly detect and report network faults; The visual identification system is installed on the outside of the patch panel or integrated into the control system to intuitively display the connection information of each port, making it easier for operation and maintenance personnel to quickly identify and locate the port.

2. The visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The patch panel interface structure includes but is not limited to a 1U module component interface structure and a 2U module component interface structure. A plurality of modules are arranged inside the patch panel interface structure, and one module is provided with four ports.

3. The visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A control unit, used for receiving and processing data from the intelligent monitoring unit of the patch panel and instructions input from the user; The visual interface unit is connected to the control unit and is used to display the connection status, port information and network topology of the patch panel. It supports drag-and-drop connection management and allows users to configure connections through the interface. The intelligent algorithm unit is integrated into the control unit and is used to provide network optimization suggestions based on historical data and user-defined operation and maintenance requirements; The remote monitoring unit is used to achieve remote monitoring and management of the patch panel, allowing operation and maintenance personnel to remotely view, modify and manage network connections through the network.

4. The visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The visual interface unit also includes an alarm prompt function. When the intelligent monitoring unit detects a network failure, the failure information can be displayed in real time on the interface and an alarm prompt can be issued.

5. The visual intelligent network distribution frame and control system according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The intelligent algorithm unit can also dynamically adjust the network configuration according to real-time data such as network traffic and device load to optimize network performance.

6. A network deployment method, characterized in that: Using the visual intelligent network distribution frame according to claim 1 or 2 and the control system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, deployment is performed according to the following steps: Step 1: According to network requirements, select appropriate patch panel modules and quantities to assemble a complete patch panel system; Step 2: Connect the patch panel system to the network equipment and connect the patch panels through the optical fiber connection unit; Step 3: Start the control system and configure and manage the network connection through the visual interface unit; Step 4: Use the intelligent monitoring unit and intelligent algorithm unit to monitor the network status in real time and optimize the network as needed.

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