Optical Network Resource Library for Transponder Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical network configurations lack a specific resource management library for optical components like transponders and regenerators, leading to inefficient and inaccurate resource configuration, especially with enhanced capabilities and diverse network requirements.
Innovation Solution
A resource management method that involves obtaining node identification and interface information, establishing a node resource model with transitional links, and storing it in a resource library to facilitate efficient configuration based on network requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual configuration of optical components is performed without a resource management library, then flexibility in handling diverse network requirements is maintained, but configuration efficiency and accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a resource management library that contains standardized capability information templates for optical components (transponders, muxponders, regenerators) before actual network configuration is needed. This library includes pre-defined parameter structures, capability descriptions, and configuration patterns that can be directly applied during network deployment, eliminating the need to manually gather and organize component specifications during the configuration process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies copying by creating standardized capability information templates that represent typical optical component configurations. These templates serve as reusable models that can be copied and adapted for different network scenarios. Instead of manually configuring each component from scratch, the system copies relevant capability information from the pre-established library templates, significantly improving configuration efficiency and consistency.
2Loss of time
If capability information is obtained from component descriptions and manually selected, then adaptability to specific application requirements is maintained, but configuration time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-organizing capability information for optical components into a structured library with standardized templates. Each template contains pre-extracted and validated capability parameters (such as transmission rates, interface types, protocol support) that are ready for immediate use. This eliminates the time-consuming process of manually extracting and organizing capability information from component datasheets during configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a resource management library as an intermediary between optical component specifications and network configuration requirements. This library acts as a mediator that translates raw component capability descriptions into standardized, queryable formats. Configuration systems can efficiently query this intermediary library to obtain appropriate capability information without directly parsing component datasheets, greatly simplifying the configuration operation process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If optical component capabilities are enhanced and network requirements diversify, then network performance and versatility improve, but the difficulty of accurate resource configuration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by breaking down optical component capabilities into distinct, standardized parameter categories within the resource management library. Capability information is segmented into structured templates that separate different aspect of component functionality (transmission parameters, interface specifications, protocol support, performance characteristics). This segmentation allows the system to accurately match specific network requirements with corresponding component capabilities by querying relevant parameter segments, maintaining high configuration accuracy despite increased component versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized resource management library that can accommodate diverse optical component types (transponders, muxponders, regenerators) and their varying capabilities through a unified template structure. The library framework is universally applicable to different component families and network scenarios, allowing the same configuration system to handle both standard and enhanced-capability components consistently. This universal approach maintains configuration accuracy across diverse network requirements without requiring separate manual processes for each component type.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a resource management method, a communication device, and a storage medium. The resource management method includes: obtaining node identification information and interface information of an optical network node; establishing a node resource model according to the node identification information and the interface information; and storying the node resource model in a resource library.