Method for managing an optical network and optical network device

Abstract

The application provides a management method and device of an optical network, which can improve communication performance and user experience. In the method and device provided by the application, in a case where a device type of an optical network device is determined as a preset type, the optical network device is controlled to be closed, or the device type of the optical network device is prompted to be incorrect so as to be manually closed or replaced by a management personnel, so as to avoid the optical network device from affecting communication of other optical network devices, thereby guaranteeing service communication performance of the other optical network devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of optical communication, and more particularly to a management method and an optical network device for optical networks. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) is evolving towards 10G EPON and 50G PON (passive optical network, PON). During the evolution and deployment of EPON to 50G PON, it is necessary to build new 50G PON optical line terminations (OLTs), and connect them to the optical network equipment via fiber patching.

[0003] However, in actual use, there may be abnormal terminal services in optical networks, resulting in poor communication performance and affecting user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a management method and an optical network device for optical networks, which can improve communication performance and user experience.

[0005] Firstly, a management method for an optical network is provided. This method can be executed by an OLT, by a module applied to the OLT (such as a processor, chip, or chip system), or by a logical node, logical module, or software that can implement all or part of the OLT functions.

[0006] The method includes: determining that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type, the optical network device including an optical network termination (ONT) or an optical network unit (ONU); sending a first message and / or a second message, the first message being used to shut down the optical network device, and the second message being used to indicate that the device type of the optical network device is incorrect.

[0007] Based on this method, by determining the device type of optical network equipment, it is possible to shut down optical network equipment of a preset type or to indicate that the device type is incorrect, which facilitates the replacement of the optical network equipment in the future. This can eliminate the impact of optical network equipment of the preset type on other devices in the optical network, avoid the impact on communication services, and thus improve communication performance.

[0008] In one possible design, the method further includes: receiving device information of an optical network device; wherein determining that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type includes: determining that the device information of the optical network device is the same as the preset device information.

[0009] Based on this possible design, by receiving the device information of the optical network device, it is possible to compare the device information of the optical network device with preset device information, thereby facilitating the determination of whether the device type of the optical network device is a preset type. For scenarios in the prior art where optical network devices report device information, this design helps to reduce the complexity of optical network devices by reusing the information reported by the optical network devices.

[0010] In one possible design, the device information includes at least one of the following: manufacturer information, model information, software version information, or laser type.

[0011] Based on this possible design, the device information includes richer information about optical network devices, providing abundant reference information for determining the device type of optical network devices and facilitating accurate identification of the device type.

[0012] In one possible design, the method further includes receiving preset device information from the management device.

[0013] Based on this possible design, preset device information can be obtained by managing the device, which helps to improve the flexibility of preset type settings and facilitates the application of this method in a wider range of scenarios.

[0014] In one possible design, the method further includes sending third information to the optical network device, the third information being used to instruct the optical network device to report device information of the optical network device.

[0015] Based on this possible design, optical network devices can report device information only upon request from the OLT, which helps to avoid optical network devices reporting device information when the OLT does not need them, thereby helping to avoid resource waste.

[0016] In one possible design, the default type is a broadband optical network terminal.

[0017] Based on this possible design, it is possible to determine that the device type is an optical network device for broadband optical network terminals.

[0018] Secondly, an optical network device is provided for implementing various methods. The optical network device includes modules, units, or means corresponding to the implementation of the methods. These modules, units, or means can be implemented in hardware, software, or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules or units corresponding to the functions.

[0019] In some possible designs, the optical network device may include a determination module and a communication module. The determination module is used to determine that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type, and the optical network device includes an optical network terminal (ONT) or an optical network unit (ONU); the communication module is used to send first information and / or second information, the first information being used to shut down the optical network device, and the second information being used to indicate that the device type of the optical network device is incorrect.

[0020] In one possible design, the communication module is also used to: receive device information of the optical network device; wherein, the determining module is specifically used to: determine that the device information of the optical network device is the same as the preset device information.

[0021] In one possible design, the device information includes at least one of the following: manufacturer information, model information, software version information, or laser type.

[0022] In one possible design, the communication module is also used to: receive preset device information from the management device.

[0023] In one possible design, the communication module is also used to: send third information to the optical network device, the third information being used to instruct the optical network device to report its device information.

[0024] In one possible design, the default type is a broadband optical network terminal.

[0025] In some possible designs, the communication module may consist of a laser or a communication interface.

[0026] In one possible design, the device can be an OLT, or a device, module, laser, or chip configured in the OLT, or a device that can be used in conjunction with the OLT.

[0027] Thirdly, an apparatus is provided, including a processor, wherein instructions, when executed by the processor, cause a method as described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof to be implemented.

[0028] Optionally, the device may further include a storage medium that stores the instructions executed by the processor.

[0029] Fourthly, a chip is provided, including processing circuitry for running programs or instructions to implement methods as described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof.

[0030] Optionally, the chip may further include a memory for storing programs or instructions.

[0031] Optionally, the chip may also include the transceiver circuit, or an input / output interface.

[0032] Fifthly, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, the computer-readable storage medium including instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the method as described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof to be implemented.

[0033] In a sixth aspect, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product comprising computer program code or instructions, which, when executed, cause the method as described in the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof to be implemented.

[0034] A seventh aspect provides a communication system comprising: means for performing the first aspect or any possible implementation thereof.

[0035] It is understood that the technical effects of any of the second to seventh aspects of this application can be referred to the relevant content in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an optical network system provided in this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a converged optical network system;

[0038] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the wavelength distribution in different types of optical networks.

[0039] Figure 4 This application provides a schematic diagram of a fiber optic jumper misconnection.

[0040] Figures 5-6 A flowchart of the optical network management method provided in this application;

[0041] Figures 7-8 A schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario for the optical network management method provided in this application;

[0042] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of an optical network device provided in this application;

[0043] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the communication device provided in this application. Detailed Implementation

[0044] In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " indicates that the objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B can mean A or B. "And / or" in this application is merely a description of the relationship between the related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. A and B can be singular or plural.

[0045] In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of a single item or a plurality of items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can mean: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0046] Furthermore, to facilitate a clear description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used in the embodiments of this application to distinguish identical or similar items with substantially the same function and effect. Those skilled in the art will understand that the terms "first" and "second" do not limit the quantity or execution order, and the terms "first" and "second" are not necessarily different.

[0047] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner to facilitate understanding.

[0048] It is understood that the term "embodiment" used throughout the specification means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, various embodiments throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. It is understood that in the various embodiments of this application, the sequence number of each process does not imply the order of execution; the execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0049] It is understood that in this application, "...when" and "if" both refer to the corresponding processing that will be carried out under certain objective circumstances, and are not limited to a specific time, nor do they require a judgment action to be performed during implementation, nor do they imply any other limitations.

[0050] It is understood that some optional features in the embodiments of this application can be implemented independently in certain scenarios without relying on other features, such as the current solution on which they are based, to solve the corresponding technical problems and achieve the corresponding effects. Alternatively, they can be combined with other features as needed in certain scenarios. Correspondingly, the apparatus given in the embodiments of this application can also implement these features or functions, which will not be elaborated here.

[0051] Furthermore, in this application, "sending information" can be understood as one device sending information to another device, or it can also be understood as one logic module within a device sending information to another logic module. Similarly, "receiving information" in this application can be understood as one device receiving information from another device, or it can also be understood as one logic module within a device receiving information from another logic module.

[0052] In this application, the phrase "sending information to... (e.g., an optical network device)" or the related illustrations in the accompanying drawings can be understood as the destination of the information being an optical network device. This can include sending information directly or indirectly to an optical network device. Similarly, the phrases "receiving information from... (e.g., an OLT)," "receiving information from... (e.g., an OLT)," or "receiving information sent by (e.g., an OLT)," or the related illustrations in the accompanying drawings, can be understood as the source of the information being an OLT. This can include receiving information directly or indirectly from an OLT. Information may undergo necessary processing between the source and destination, such as format changes, but the destination can understand the valid information from the source. Similar expressions in this application can be interpreted similarly, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0053] In this application, unless otherwise specified, the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. In the various embodiments of this application, unless otherwise specified or there is a logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions between different embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships. The following descriptions of the embodiments of this application do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this application.

[0054] To facilitate understanding of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, a brief introduction to the relevant technologies of this application is given below.

[0055] (1) ONT, commonly known as optical modem, refers to a network device that transmits optical signals through optical fiber media and modulates and demodulates optical signals into other protocol signals.

[0056] (2)OLT refers to terminal equipment used to connect fiber optic trunk lines.

[0057] (3) ONU refers to a network device that converts optical signals into other signals through fiber optic access.

[0058] The technical solution of this application is applicable to optical network systems, such as EPON, Fabry-Perot (FP) EPON ONT, distributed feedback (DFB) EPON, 10G EPON, 50G PON, future optical network systems, or integrated systems of multiple optical network systems.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an optical network system according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 As shown, the optical network system 100 includes an OLT 101 and an optical network device 102, which are connected by optical fiber.

[0060] One end of OLT 101 connects upwards to an upper-layer network to complete the access of uplink signals. The upper-layer network can be an Internet Protocol (IP) backbone or a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The other end of OLT 101 connects downwards to optical network device 102 via an Optical Distribution Network (ODN) to complete the transmission of downlink signals and realize functions such as control, management, and ranging of optical network device 102. In this embodiment, the ODN includes optical fiber for transmitting optical signals.

[0061] In this embodiment of the application, OLT 101 may include an EPON OLT and / or a 50G PON OLT.

[0062] The OLT 101 can be deployed in locations such as laboratories, residential communities, streets, and central control stations. One OLT 101 can connect to multiple optical network devices 102. Figure 1 Only one optical network device 102 is shown in the illustration. It should be understood that the optical network system may include a greater number of optical network devices 102, and this application does not limit this.

[0063] In some embodiments, the OLT 101 may provide communication functionality to enable communication with optical network devices.

[0064] In other embodiments, OLT 101 may provide processing capabilities for determining the device type of the optical network device.

[0065] Optical network device 102 can be an ONU and / or an ONT. One end of optical network device 102 connects upwards to the OLT via the ODN, and the other end connects downwards to terminal devices, such as computers, landline telephones, etc. Optical network device 102 works in conjunction with OLT 101 to implement Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions, providing users with voice, data, and multimedia services.

[0066] In some embodiments, the optical network device 102 can receive data sent by the OLT 101 and respond to commands issued by the OLT 101 to make corresponding adjustments.

[0067] In other embodiments, the optical network device 102 may cache its device information and send it to the uplink in the transmission window allocated by the OLT 101.

[0068] It should be noted that an ONT can be part of an ONU. The difference between an ONT and an ONU is that an ONT can be located directly at the user end, while an ONU is an optical network unit that may have other networks, such as Ethernet, between it and the user. An ONU can connect to gateway devices at various types of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or Ethernet access points, and the gateway devices are then connected to network terminals.

[0069] It should be understood that this application does not limit the number of devices included in an optical network system, and the optical network system may include more than [number of devices]. Figure 1 More or fewer devices.

[0070] It should be noted that the optical network system described in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of network architecture and the emergence of new service scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0071] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a converged optical network system provided in this application. Figure 2As shown, when there is a surplus of optical splitters in the network (i.e., a surplus of more than 50% in the existing network), 144-core optical fibers and 4-core optical fibers are used as the backbone and distribution cables to achieve Level 1 and Level 2 optical splitting. By multiplexing the drop cables, at the Level 2 splitting point, 50G PON ONT, 10G EPON ONT, and DFB EPON ONT are connected via jumpers. With the gradual development of optical networks, the ultimate goal is to replace EPON with 50G PON. This means that the existing FP EPON ONTs in EPON also need to be gradually replaced by DFB EPON ONTs, 10G EPON ONTs, and 50G PON ONTs, thereby realizing the evolution and deployment of EPON to 50G PON.

[0072] It should be noted that the existing EPON and 50G PON use different optical fibers within the same transmission line. Figure 2 For example, the FP EPON ONT receives downlink signals from the EPON OLT; the EPON OLT receives uplink signals from the FP EPON ONT; the 50G PON ONT, 10G EPON ONT, and DFB EPON ONT receive downlink signals from the 50G PON OLT; and the 50G PON OLT receives uplink signals from the 50G PON ONT, 10G EPON ONT, and DFB EPON ONT. Furthermore, based on the different wavelengths of the uplink signals, the uplink signals transmitted by different ONTs are separated. In other words, the optical signals of EPON and 50G PON do not interfere with each other.

[0073] Different types of optical network systems may use different standard wavelengths. Below, we present examples of standard wavelengths for several optical network systems, using Tables 1 and 2 as examples. Table 1 shows the uplink and downlink standard wavelengths defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Table 2 shows the uplink and downlink standard wavelengths defined by the Telecommunication Standards Subcommittee of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T).

[0074] Table 1

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[0076] Table 2

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[0078] It should be noted that EPON ONTs with an uplink wavelength of 1310±50nm are usually called FP EPON ONTs, or broadband optical network terminals; while EPON ONTs with an uplink wavelength of 1310±20nm are usually called DFB EPON ONTs, or narrowband optical network terminals.

[0079] Understandable, in such Figure 2 In the converged optical network system shown, the uplink wavelength range of FP EPON ONT is 1260nm-1360nm, the uplink wavelength range of DFB EPON ONT is 1290nm-1330nm, the uplink wavelength range of 10G EPON ONT is 1260nm-1280nm, and the uplink wavelength range of 50G PON ONT is 1284nm-1288nm.

[0080] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the wavelength distribution in different types of optical networks. The cutoff region represents the wavelength range where optical signals cannot transmit effectively, and the water peak region represents the wavelength range where optical signal transmission loss increases sharply. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the wavelength range of the FP EPONONT covers the wavelength range of other types of ONTs.

[0081] In optical network systems, if other types of ONTs are mistakenly connected as FP EPON ONTs, the overlapping wavelength ranges will prevent the OLT from separating the uplink signals of different ONTs by wavelength, thus affecting the ONT's services.

[0082] As an example, during the evolution and deployment from EPON to 50G PON, it is typically necessary to build a new 50G PON OLT, which supports the coexistence of 50G PON ONT, 10G EPON ONT, and DFB EPON ONT. The 50G PON tri-mode ports can simultaneously support data transmission through 50G PON ONT channels, 10G EPON ONT channels, and DFB EPON ONT channels.

[0083] In practical use, optical networks may experience terminal service anomalies, leading to poor communication performance and impacting user experience. Analysis revealed that, for example... Figure 4 As shown, this problem usually occurs because technicians mistakenly connect the FP EPON ONT to the 50G PON during the process of connecting the fiber jumper to the ONT.

[0084] When connecting an ONT via fiber optic jumper, an FP EPON ONT was mistakenly connected to a 50G PON. This resulted in the simultaneous presence of 50G PON ONTs, 10G EPON ONTs, DFB EPON ONTs, and FP EPON ONTs within the 50G PON network. Since the uplink wavelength ranges of these ONTs all fall within the uplink wavelength range of the FP EPON ONT, the OLT cannot separate the uplink signals from different ONTs due to the overlapping uplink wavelengths. This impacts the uplink services of the 50G PON. Furthermore, the downlink wavelength range of the 50G PON also falls within the uplink wavelength range of the FP EPON ONT, meaning that the uplink signals from the FP EPON ONT interfere with the downlink signals of the 50G PON. This leads to abnormal terminal services, poor communication performance, and a negative user experience.

[0085] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a management method for optical networks. The method involves determining that the device type of an optical network device is a preset type; sending first information and / or second information, where the first information is used to shut down the optical network device, and the second information is used to indicate that the device type is incorrect. Based on this optical network management method, by determining the device type of the optical network device, it is possible to shut down the optical network device of the preset type or to indicate that the device type is incorrect. This facilitates subsequent replacement of the optical network device, eliminates the impact of the preset-type optical network device on other devices in the optical network, avoids disruption to communication services, and thus improves communication performance.

[0086] The following is combined with Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the optical network system shown illustrates the optical network management method provided in this application, using the OLT executing the optical network management method provided in this application as an example. It should be noted that in the following embodiments of this application, the message names of the OLT, the names of each parameter, or the names of each piece of information are merely examples, and may be other names in other embodiments. The method provided in this application does not specifically limit these names.

[0087] It is understood that in the embodiments of this application, the OLT can perform some or all of the steps in the embodiments of this application. These steps or operations are merely examples, and the embodiments of this application can also perform other operations or variations of various operations. Furthermore, the steps can be performed in different orders as presented in the embodiments of this application, and it is not necessary to perform all the operations in the embodiments of this application.

[0088] See Figure 5The flowchart below illustrates a method for managing an optical network provided in this application. This method may include the following steps:

[0089] S510, OLT determines the device type of the optical network device to be the preset type.

[0090] Optical network equipment includes ONT or ONU.

[0091] As an example, the default type is broadband optical network terminal.

[0092] S520, the OLT sends a first message and / or a second message. The first message is used to shut down the optical network device, and the second message is used to indicate that the device type of the optical network device is incorrect.

[0093] As one possible implementation, the OLT sends first information to an optical network device of a preset device type. Correspondingly, the optical network device receives the first information and, in response to the first information, shuts down the optical network device.

[0094] As one possible implementation, the OLT sends a second message to the management device. The management device then receives this second message, enabling optical network technicians to replace the optical network equipment based on it.

[0095] Based on the above scheme, by determining the device type of optical network equipment, it is possible to shut down optical network equipment of the preset type or to indicate that the device type is incorrect, which facilitates the replacement of the optical network equipment in the future. This can eliminate the impact of optical network equipment of the preset type on other devices in the optical network, avoid the impact on communication services, and thus improve communication performance.

[0096] As one possible implementation, the OLT can determine that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type by confirming that the device information of the optical network device is the same as the preset device information. This application does not specifically limit the implementation of the OLT in determining that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type.

[0097] As one possible implementation, the device information includes at least one of the following: manufacturer information, model information, software version information, or laser type.

[0098] For example, manufacturer information can be information about the manufacturer of the optical network equipment; model information can be the model of the optical network equipment; software version information can be the version of the software used by the optical network equipment; and laser type can be the type of laser contained in the optical network equipment, such as a broadband optical network terminal.

[0099] In addition, the preset device information and the device information of optical network devices may also include other information, such as the device's physical (media access control, MAC) address.

[0100] In some implementations, the laser type can also be referred to as the device type.

[0101] Understandably, before the OLT can determine the device information of the optical network device and the preset device information, it needs to obtain the device information of the optical network device and the preset device information.

[0102] Optional, such as Figure 6 As shown, the method in this embodiment may include: S503, the optical network device sends its device information to the OLT. Correspondingly, the OLT receives the device information of the optical network device.

[0103] For example, when an optical network device is first activated, it sends device information to the OLT.

[0104] Optional, such as Figure 6 As shown, the method of this embodiment may include: S502, the OLT sends third information to the optical network device, the third information being used to instruct the optical network device to report the device information of the optical network device; correspondingly, the optical network device receives the third information, and in response to the third information, the optical network device sends the device information of the optical network device to the OLT.

[0105] Optional, such as Figure 6 As shown, the method in this embodiment may include: S501, the management device sends preset device information to the OLT. Correspondingly, the OLT receives the preset device information from the management device.

[0106] As one possible implementation, optical network technicians store preset device information in the management device, which then sends the preset device information to the OLT via the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

[0107] As another possible implementation, in the original EPON, the OLT stores the device information of the optical network devices in the EPON. The EPON OLT sends the stored device information of the EPON optical network devices to the management device. Correspondingly, the management device receives the device information of the EPON optical network devices. In such a case... Figure 7 In the application scenario shown, the management device identifies the pre-defined device information based on the reported device information of the EPON optical network devices. The management device then sends the pre-defined device information to the OLT via SNMP.

[0108] It should be noted that there is no strict order between steps S502 and S503 and S501. Step S501 can be executed first, followed by steps S502 and / or S503, or steps S502 and / or S503 can be executed first, followed by step S501. This application does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0109] Furthermore, after the optical network equipment has been identified, the above method must be repeated when a new optical network equipment is added to the optical network system, or when the technicians replace the optical network equipment. If the information of the newly added or replaced optical network equipment differs from the preset equipment information, the OLT can send a fourth message to the management device. This fourth message indicates that the incorrect equipment type in the previously sent second message has been replaced.

[0110] Based on the above scheme, through the cooperation between management equipment, OLT and optical network equipment, it is possible to detect optical network equipment of a preset type by determining the equipment type of the optical network equipment. For optical network equipment of the preset type, it is possible to shut down the optical network equipment or indicate that the equipment type is incorrect, which facilitates the replacement of the optical network equipment in the future. It is possible to isolate optical network equipment of the preset type of broadband optical network terminal, eliminate the impact of optical network equipment of the preset type on other equipment in the optical network, avoid the impact on communication services, thereby improving communication performance and promoting the deployment of EPON towards 50G PON.

[0111] The above implementation method does not require upgrading optical network equipment, which helps to reduce the implementation complexity of optical network equipment.

[0112] like Figure 8 In the application scenario shown, the management system can upgrade the software of the optical network device, enabling the optical network device to determine its own laser type and report the laser type, so that the OLT can know the laser type and determine whether the laser type is the preset type.

[0113] As an example, the management system responds to an upgrade command and upgrades the optical network equipment.

[0114] As an example, the management system upgrades the software of optical network devices to store preset wavelength ranges. The optical network device determines its laser type based on the actual wavelength range of its laser and the preset wavelength range. For instance, the actual wavelength range of the laser in the optical network device is [a, b], and the preset wavelength range is [c, d], where a, b, c, and d are all positive numbers. When a ≤ c and b ≥ d, the laser type of the optical network device is determined to be a broadband optical network terminal. Therefore, the device information sent by the optical network device to the OLT includes the laser type as a broadband optical network terminal.

[0115] In one implementation of this embodiment, the management system can upgrade the software of the optical network device, enabling the optical network device to independently determine whether its laser type is a preset type and report the determination result. This allows the OLT to send first information and / or second information based on the determination result. For example, if the determination result indicates that the laser type is a preset type, the OLT sends the first information and / or the second information.

[0116] In one implementation of this embodiment, the management system can upgrade the software of the optical network device, enabling the optical network device to determine whether its laser type is a preset type, and shut down the laser and / or report the second information when the laser type is determined to be a preset type; after receiving the second information, the OLT can send the second information to the management system, so that the management personnel can know the reason for the optical network device being shut down.

[0117] It is understandable that any of the aforementioned management methods for optical networks can be applied to scenarios where EPON ONTs are accessed through tri-mode ports of 50G PON. Furthermore, before executing steps S502 and / or S503, the OLT and the optical network equipment have already established a connection based on the multi-point control protocol (MPCP), and completed operation administration and maintenance (OAM) and user authentication, enabling communication and interaction between the OLT and the optical network equipment.

[0118] The methods provided in this application have been described above. In addition, this application also provides an optical network device for implementing the functions described in the above method embodiments.

[0119] It is understood that, in order to achieve the aforementioned functions, the optical network device includes corresponding hardware structures and / or software modules for performing each function. Those skilled in the art should readily recognize that, based on the units and algorithm steps of the examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein, this application can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is implemented in hardware or by computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0120] This application embodiment can divide the optical network device into functional modules according to the above method embodiment. For example, each function can be divided into a separate functional module, or two or more functions can be integrated into one processing module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. It should be noted that the module division in this application embodiment is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods.

[0121] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an optical network device 90 is shown. The optical network device 90 includes a determination module 901 and a communication module 902. This optical network device 90 can be used to implement the functions of the aforementioned OLT.

[0122] In some embodiments, the optical network device 90 may further include a storage module ( Figure 9 (Not shown in the image) is used to store program instructions and data.

[0123] In some embodiments, the communication module 902, also referred to as a communication unit, is used to implement sending and / or receiving functions. The communication module 902 may consist of a laser or a communication interface.

[0124] In some embodiments, the communication module 902 may include a receiving module and a sending module, respectively configured to perform the receiving and sending steps performed by the OLT in the above method embodiments, and / or other processes to support the technology described herein; the determining module 901 may be configured to perform the determining steps performed by the OLT in the above method embodiments, and / or other processes to support the technology described herein.

[0125] When the optical network device 90 is used to implement the function of an OLT, in one possible implementation: the determining module 901 is used to determine that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type, and the optical network device includes an optical network terminal (ONT) or an optical network unit (ONU); the communication module 902 is used to send first information and / or second information, the first information is used to shut down the optical network device, and the second information is used to indicate that the device type of the optical network device is incorrect.

[0126] In one possible implementation, the communication module 902 is further configured to: receive device information of the optical network device; wherein, the determining module 901 is specifically configured to: determine that the device information of the optical network device is the same as the preset device information.

[0127] In one possible implementation, the device information includes at least one of the following: manufacturer information, model information, software version information, or laser type.

[0128] In one possible implementation, the communication module 902 is further configured to: receive preset device information from the management device.

[0129] In one possible implementation, the communication module 902 is further configured to: send third information to the optical network device, the third information being used to instruct the optical network device to report device information of the optical network device.

[0130] In one possible implementation, the preset type is a broadband optical network terminal.

[0131] All relevant content of each step involved in the above method embodiments can be referenced from the functional description of the corresponding functional module, and will not be repeated here.

[0132] In this application, the optical network device 90 can be presented in an integrated manner by dividing it into various functional modules. Here, "module" can refer to an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a circuit, a processor and memory that executes one or more software or firmware programs, integrated logic circuits, and / or other devices that can provide the above functions.

[0133] In some embodiments, when Figure 9 When the optical network device 90 is a chip or chip system, the function / implementation process of the communication module 902 can be implemented through the input / output interface (or communication interface) of the chip or chip system, and the function / implementation process of the determination module 901 can be implemented through the processor (or processing circuit) of the chip or chip system.

[0134] Since the optical network device 90 provided in this embodiment can perform the above method, the technical effects it can achieve can be referred to the above method embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0135] As one possible product form, the OLT described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented using the following: one or more field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), controllers, state machines, gate logic, discrete hardware components, any other suitable circuits, or any combination of circuits capable of performing the various functions described throughout this application.

[0136] As another possible product form, the OLT in this application can adopt... Figure 10 The shown composition structure, or including Figure 10 The components shown. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of a communication device 1000 provided in this application. The communication device 1000 can be an OLT or a chip or system-on-a-chip in the OLT.

[0137] like Figure 10 As shown, the communication device 1000 includes at least one processor 1001 and at least one communication interface. Figure 10 (This is merely an example illustration, using a communication interface 1004 and a processor 1001 as examples.) Optionally, the communication device 1000 may also include a communication bus 1002 and a memory 1003.

[0138] Processor 1001 can be a general-purpose central processing unit (CPU), a general-purpose processor, a network processor (NP), a digital signal processor (DSP), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a PLD, or any combination thereof. Processor 1001 can also be other devices with processing functions, such as circuits, devices, or software modules, without limitation.

[0139] The communication bus 1002 is used to connect different components in the communication device 1000, enabling communication between them. The communication bus 1002 can be a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus or an extended industry standard architecture (EISA) bus, etc. This bus can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 10 The bus is represented by a single thick line, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0140] Communication interface 1004 is used for communicating with other devices or communication networks. For example, communication interface 1004 can be a laser or any device capable of communication. Optionally, communication interface 1004 can also be an input / output interface located within processor 1001, used to implement signal input and signal output for the processor.

[0141] The memory 1003 may be a device with storage function, used to store instructions and / or data. The instructions may be computer programs.

[0142] For example, the memory 1003 may be a read-only memory (ROM) or other type of static storage device capable of storing static information and / or instructions; it may also be a random access memory (RAM) or other type of dynamic storage device capable of storing information and / or instructions; it may also be an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, optical disc storage (including compressed optical discs, laser discs, optical discs, digital universal optical discs, Blu-ray discs, etc.), magnetic disk storage media or other magnetic storage devices, etc., without limitation.

[0143] It should be noted that the memory 1003 can exist independently of the processor 1001, or it can be integrated with the processor 1001. The memory 1003 can be located inside or outside the communication device 1000, without limitation. The processor 1001 can be used to execute the instructions stored in the memory 1003 to implement the methods provided in the following embodiments of this application.

[0144] As an optional implementation, the communication device 1000 may further include an output device 1005 and an input device 1006. The output device 1005 communicates with the processor 1001 and can display information in various ways. For example, the output device 1005 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) display device, a cathode ray tube (CRT) display device, or a projector, etc. The input device 1006 communicates with the processor 1001 and can receive user input in various ways. For example, the input device 1006 may be a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen device, or sensing device, etc.

[0145] In some embodiments, the hardware implementation will be apparent to those skilled in the art as described above. Figure 9 The optical network device 90 shown can employ Figure 10 The communication device 1000 shown is in the form of this device.

[0146] As an example, Figure 9 The function / implementation process of the determination module 901 can be achieved through... Figure 10 The processor 1001 in the communication device 1000 shown calls computer execution instructions stored in the memory 1003 to implement the function. Figure 9 The function / implementation process of the communication module 902 can be obtained through Figure 10 This is achieved through the communication interface 1004 in the communication device 1000 shown.

[0147] It should be noted that, Figure 10 The structure shown does not constitute a specific limitation on the OLT. For example, in other embodiments of this application, the OLT may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine some components, or split some components, or have different component arrangements. The components illustrated may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0148] In some embodiments, this application also provides a communication device, which includes a processor for implementing the methods in any of the above method embodiments.

[0149] As one possible implementation, the communication device also includes a memory. This memory stores necessary computer programs and data. The computer program may include instructions, which a processor can invoke to instruct the communication device to execute the methods described in any of the above method embodiments. Alternatively, the memory may not be present in the communication device.

[0150] As another possible implementation, the communication device also includes an interface circuit, which is a code / data read / write interface circuit, used to receive computer execution instructions (which are stored in memory and may be read directly from memory or may be transmitted through other devices) and transmit them to the processor.

[0151] As another possible implementation, the communication device also includes a communication interface for communicating with modules outside the communication device.

[0152] It is understood that the communication device can be a chip or a chip system. When the communication device is a chip system, it can be composed of chips or may include chips and other discrete devices. This application does not specifically limit this.

[0153] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program or instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a computer, implements the functions of any of the above-described method embodiments.

[0154] This application also provides a computer program product that, when executed by a computer, implements the functions of any of the above method embodiments.

[0155] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0156] It is understood that the systems, apparatuses, and methods described in this application can also be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the couplings or direct couplings or communication connections shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; indirect couplings or communication connections between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0157] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0158] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0159] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software programs, implementation can be, in whole or in part, in the form of a computer program product. This computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this application are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device containing one or more servers, data centers, etc., that can be integrated with the medium. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., solid-state drive (SSD)). In this embodiment, the computer may include the aforementioned apparatus.

[0160] Although this application has been described herein in conjunction with various embodiments, those skilled in the art, by reviewing the accompanying drawings, disclosure, and appended claims, will understand and implement other variations of the disclosed embodiments in carrying out the claimed application. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other components or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. A single processor or other unit can implement several functions listed in the claims. While different dependent claims may recite certain measures, this does not mean that these measures cannot be combined to produce good results.

[0161] Although this application has been described in conjunction with specific features and embodiments, it is obvious that various modifications and combinations can be made thereto without departing from the scope of this application. Accordingly, this specification and drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the application as defined by the appended claims, and are considered to cover any and all modifications, variations, combinations, or equivalents within the scope of this application. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to this application without departing from its scope. Thus, if such modifications and modifications fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application is also intended to include such modifications and modifications.

Claims

1. A management method for an optical network, applied to an optical line terminal (OLT), characterized in that, The method includes: The device type of the optical network equipment is determined to be a preset type, and the optical network equipment includes an optical network terminal (ONT) or an optical network unit (ONU); Send a first message and / or a second message, wherein the first message is used to shut down the optical network device and the second message is used to indicate that the device type of the optical network device is incorrect.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive device information from the optical network device; Wherein, determining the device type of the optical network device is a preset type, including: It is determined that the device information of the optical network device is the same as the preset device information.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The device information includes at least one of the following: manufacturer information, model information, software version information, or laser type.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the preset device information from the management device.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a third message to the optical network device, the third message being used to instruct the optical network device to report its device information.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The preset type is a broadband optical network terminal.

7. An optical network device, characterized in that, The device includes: a determination module and a communication module; The determining module is used to determine that the device type of the optical network device is a preset type, and the optical network device includes an optical network terminal (ONT) or an optical network unit (ONU). The communication module is used to send first information and / or second information, wherein the first information is used to shut down the optical network device, and the second information is used to indicate that the device type of the optical network device is incorrect.

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The communication module is also used to: receive device information of the optical network device; The determining module is specifically used for: It is determined that the device information of the optical network device is the same as the preset device information.

9. The apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The device information includes at least one of the following: manufacturer information, model information, software version information, or laser type.

10. The apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The communication module is also used for: Receive the preset device information from the management device.

11. The apparatus according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that, The communication module is also used for: Send a third message to the optical network device, the third message being used to instruct the optical network device to report its device information.

12. The apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that, The preset type is a broadband optical network terminal.

13. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device includes a processor; the processor is configured to run a computer program or instructions to cause the communication device to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

14. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions or programs that, when executed on a computer, cause the method described in any one of claims 1-6 to be performed.

15. A computer program product, characterized in that, The computer program product includes computer instructions; when some or all of the computer instructions are run on a computer, the method described in any one of claims 1-6 is performed.

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