LLDP Packet Aggregation for Low-Latency Distributed Network Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network management systems experience increased latency and improper resource allocation due to the processing of Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) frames in a central server, which limits effective traffic management across distributed networks.
Innovation Solution
A processing node collects and combines LLDP frames from multiple network nodes into a single data packet, transmitting this information directly to an Access Point (AP) node for local management, enabling efficient traffic management and resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If LLDP frames are processed in a central server, then network management and configuration can be performed, but latency increases and real-time management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized server processing function into distributed processing at individual network devices (switches, routers, access points). Each device independently processes LLDP frames and manages local network topology, eliminating the need to send all frames to a central server and reducing latency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple LLDP frames from different network interfaces into a single aggregated data structure that contains comprehensive port and interface information. This merged data is then processed locally, reducing the number of processing operations and improving real-time management capability.
2Loss of information
If only connected port information is acquired, then the access point can receive information from the server, but it is unable to effectively manage traffic of each network node due to absence of port information of other network devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal LLDP frame processing mechanism that works across all network device types (switches, routers, access points). Each device type processes and generates LLDP frames with comprehensive port information in a standardized format, enabling any device to understand and utilize the complete network topology information regardless of its own type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary data structure that aggregates port information from multiple network devices. This intermediary structure serves as a common format that bridges different device types and enables comprehensive traffic management without requiring complex device-specific information collection protocols.
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AI summary
This disclosure relates to method, device, and system for data transmission between network nodes of a network. The method may include receiving, by a processing node, a Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) frame from each network node of the plurality of network nodes. The method may further include extracting, by the processing node, information related to each interface and port available in the plurality of network nodes from the LLDP frame. The method may further include transmitting, by the processing node, the information in a single data packet to an Access Point (AP) node of the distributed network.