Automatic OAM Property Configuration in Ethernet Nodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing method for configuring Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) properties in Ethernet networks is inefficient, requiring manual configuration by network managers for each node, especially in scenarios with a large number of connections or nodes, leading to a significant configuration task load.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enables automatic configuration of OAM properties by delivering a message carrying configuration indicating information through nodes, allowing each node to configure its own OAM properties based on the information, thereby reducing the need for manual intervention by network managers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual configuration method is used for OAM properties at each node, then configuration accuracy can be ensured, but configuration efficiency deteriorates significantly when large number of connections or nodes exist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling each node to automatically configure its own OAM properties through receiving and processing configuration indication information from a network manager. The node autonomously extracts configuration parameters from the message and applies them without requiring manual intervention, thereby dramatically improving configuration efficiency and reducing time loss while maintaining accuracy through structured information delivery.
2Productivity
If automatic configuration is implemented, then configuration efficiency is improved, but configuration complexity increases due to message delivery and processing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an intermediary approach by introducing a standardized configuration message as a mediator between the network manager and multiple nodes. This message carries all necessary OAM configuration information in a structured format, allowing the network manager to configure multiple nodes centrally while nodes automatically process the information. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the overall system complexity compared to direct manual configuration of each node while maintaining high automation efficiency.
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AI summary
A method for configuring operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) properties, a system for configuring OAM properties, and a node device are provided. The method includes: delivering a message carrying OAM property configuration indicating information; and flowing through a plurality of nodes to be configured in the process of delivering the message, and configuring, by each of the nodes to be configured, an OAM property of the present node according to the OAM property configuration indicating information in the message flowing through the present node.