Network Border Reconfiguration Through Automated Topology Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Configuring a network border in data centers is a time-consuming and error-prone process, often leading to static configurations that are difficult to adjust, resulting in inefficient resource allocation and increased costs due to manual errors and slow reconfiguration.

Innovation Solution

A method for dynamically configuring a network border using automated systems that analyze traffic patterns and adjust border size and resources based on predicted or actual usage, reducing human errors and optimizing device allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual configuration methods are used for network borders, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but time consumption and error rates increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration speedVSAvoidconfiguration accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-configuration by automatically discovering network topology, selecting appropriate border devices, and applying configurations without human intervention. The automated border creation process includes selecting border devices based on topology analysis, reserving address ranges, and generating cabling plans autonomously, thereby achieving both high speed and high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical configuration processes are replaced with automated software-based systems. The patent employs automated device selection algorithms, programmatic configuration generation, and systematic address range reservation to substitute human operators, eliminating both the slowness and errors associated with manual configuration while maintaining reliability through validated automated processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If static border configurations are used, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to changing traffic demands deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveborder reconfigurabilityVSAvoidconfiguration management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic border configurations that can be modified based on changing traffic demands. The system allows for border device reselection, address range reallocation, and cabling plan updates in response to topology changes or performance requirements, transforming static configurations into adaptable structures that evolve with network needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables parameter changes in border configurations including device selection criteria, address range allocations, and cabling arrangements. By allowing these parameters to be adjusted based on traffic patterns and network requirements, the system achieves adaptability without requiring complete reconfiguration, thereby managing complexity through controlled parameter modification.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of time

If automated border creation is implemented, then configuration speed and accuracy improve, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveborder setup timeVSAvoidautomation system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated border creation process is segmented into distinct functional modules: topology discovery, border device selection, address range reservation, cabling plan generation, and configuration application. This segmentation allows each module to be independently developed, tested, and optimized, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining automation benefits and fast configuration speeds.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of manufacture

If manual device configuration is performed, then resource allocation flexibility is maintained, but labor costs and error rates increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice configuration easeVSAvoidhuman resources consumed

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20260039558A1Systems and methods for building and modifying a network border

Publication Date: 2026.02.05 OVH

AI summary

There is disclosed a method and system for configuring a border of a network. A request to create the border is received. A border topology most closely matching the request is identified. The border is created with a locked state. A request is received to configure a device for the border. A configuration and cabling plan is generated for the device. The configuration and cabling plan are applied to the device. A request is received to add a link to the border. Available ports are reserved for the link. The configurations of the devices forming the border are updated to reflect the added link.