Network Express Manager Virtual Wires Blade Chassis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional networks require physical connections and reconfigurations for managing network traffic and topology changes, which can be cumbersome and inefficient, especially in environments with virtual machines.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for creating and managing a virtual network path between virtual machines using a network express manager and virtual network interface cards (VNICs) within a blade chassis, allowing for the routing of network traffic over virtual wires without traditional physical wires, and enabling flexible network topology and traffic management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical wires are used to connect computer systems in a network, then network connectivity is established, but network reconfiguration requires physical disconnection and reconnection of wires which is cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of network connections through virtual wires that replicate the functionality of physical wires. These virtual wires are software-based representations that allow network traffic to be routed between virtual machines without requiring physical cable changes, thus enabling rapid reconfiguration while maintaining connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical wire connections with a software-based virtual wire system. Instead of manually plugging and unplugging physical cables, the network configuration is managed through virtualization layers that abstract the physical infrastructure, allowing reconfiguration through software commands rather than mechanical manipulation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If virtual machines are deployed in a blade chassis environment, then resource consolidation and scalability are improved, but network traffic management becomes complex requiring dedicated control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network express manager as an intermediary component that sits between the virtual machines and the physical network infrastructure. This manager handles the complexity of network traffic routing, QoS policies, and connectivity management, shielding virtual machine administrators from the underlying complexity while enabling flexible virtual machine deployment and network configuration.
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AI summary
In general, embodiments of the invention relates to a method for controlling network traffic in a chassis. The method includes assigning control of a network express manager located in the chassis to a control virtual machine selected from a number of virtual machines. The method further includes configuring the network express manager, by the control virtual machine, where the network express manager is configured to route network traffic in the chassis. The method further includes implementing a virtual network path using the network express manager, where the virtual network path includes a virtual wire between a first VNIC and a second VNIC, where the first VNIC is located in a first computer and the second VNIC is located in a second computer.