Optical Network Viewer for Data Center Interconnect Nodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
In optical networks, administrators face challenges in diagnosing and correcting communication mismatches between data center interconnect nodes due to limited available optical network information, particularly regarding capacity, wavelength, and modulation format mismatches, which can lead to operational inefficiencies and troubleshooting difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A user interface is provided to display optical network information associated with data center interconnect nodes, highlighting communication mismatches by visually distinguishing alert information, such as capacity, wavelength, and modulation format discrepancies, allowing operators to identify and address configuration issues effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If optical network information is displayed in detailed format, then diagnostic accuracy is improved, but information complexity increases making it harder to identify key issues
Solution Approach 1:
The optical network information is segmented into hierarchical levels: summary view showing only alert conditions, detailed view showing mapping information, and raw data view showing complete network parameters. This segmentation allows operators to access detailed diagnostic information only when needed, while normally viewing a simplified overview.
Solution Approach 2:
Alert information is visually distinguished using color coding (e.g., red for critical alerts, yellow for warnings). This visual differentiation allows operators to quickly identify problematic mappings without analyzing complex data structures, resolving the contradiction between detail and complexity.
2Ease of repair
If comprehensive optical network information is provided, then troubleshooting capability is improved, but time to process and analyze information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis by automatically comparing optical channel mappings between connected nodes and pre-identifying mismatches before operators need to investigate. Alert information is generated in advance, so when troubleshooting is needed, the analysis is already complete and results are immediately available.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary processing layer automatically compares mapping information from different nodes and generates alert information that highlights discrepancies. This intermediary performs the time-consuming analysis work, allowing operators to quickly review pre-processed results rather than manually analyzing raw network data.
3Manufacturing precision
If mapping information between optical devices and channels is displayed, then configuration accuracy is improved, but visual clutter increases reducing readability
Solution Approach 1:
Mapping information is extracted and separated from the main network view into distinct alert messages. Only relevant mapping discrepancies are displayed as separate alert information, while the main view shows simplified network topology. This extraction removes visual clutter while preserving configuration accuracy in the separated detail view.
Data Source
AI summary
A device may receive optical network information associated with a first optical node and a second optical node. The first optical node may be associated with a first group of optical devices. The second optical node may be associated with a second group of optical devices. The device may identify a first mapping in which a first group of optical channels is associated with the first group of optical devices and a second mapping in which a second group of optical channels is associated with the second group of optical devices. The first group of optical channels may correspond to the first group of payloads, and the second group of optical channels may correspond to the second group of payloads. The device may provide information depicting the first mapping and information depicting the second mapping.