Network Device Optical Power Data Command Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computing environments face challenges in efficiently managing and optimizing the performance of network devices and their components, particularly in storage area networks, due to a lack of effective methods for obtaining and utilizing optical power data.
Innovation Solution
A computer program product is provided that enables a receiving network device to obtain optical power data from specific components of other network devices by sending a command built by a control program, which includes an indication of the components for which the data is requested, and subsequently providing a response with the obtained data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If optical power data is obtained from network device components, then network device performance management is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that sends commands to network devices to retrieve optical power data. This intermediary acts as a mediator between the management system and the network device components, allowing performance monitoring without directly increasing the complexity of the network device itself. The command structure and response mechanism provide a standardized interface that simplifies data collection while maintaining reliability.
2Productivity
If optical power data collection is implemented, then communication efficiency is improved, but loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the receiving network device sends back a response containing the requested optical power data. This feedback loop ensures that the management system receives accurate information about component performance, preventing information loss by systematically collecting and returning the required data through standardized command-response protocols.
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AI summary
A receiving network device obtains a command built to enable a control program of a device coupled to the receiving network device to obtain optical power data of one or more components of one or more network devices. The command includes an indication of the one or more components for which the optical power data is to be obtained. The receiving network device obtains the optical power data of the one or more components indicated by the command, and provides a response to the request for the optical power data of the one or more components.