Programmable Switch Traffic Scheduling for Network Cost Reduction

Solution Overview

Problem

Current traffic scheduling methods between computer room outlets and operators result in high costs and low efficiency due to evenly distributing traffic or manual maintenance, which leads to wasteful resource allocation and increased operation and maintenance costs.

Innovation Solution

A traffic scheduling method that involves acquiring and forwarding messages through a programmable switch to determine a target port identifier based on communication parameters, including current traffic values and multivariate communication fields, to dynamically allocate traffic to buyout or charging ports, optimizing bandwidth utilization and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If traffic is evenly distributed, then traffic scheduling is simple, but costs are high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraffic scheduling complexityVSAvoidtraffic cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic traffic scheduling by introducing a programmable switch that can dynamically adjust traffic routing decisions based on real-time monitoring of port states and traffic patterns, transitioning from static even distribution to adaptive dynamic scheduling

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback mechanisms where the programmable switch monitors port states, traffic volumes, and charging statuses, then uses this feedback information to dynamically adjust traffic routing decisions, creating a closed-loop control system that optimizes cost while maintaining simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Loss of energy

If manual maintenance of port is used, then traffic allocation can be optimized, but operation and maintenance costs increase and human resources are wasted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraffic costVSAvoidoperation and maintenance burden

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service automation where the programmable switch autonomously monitors port states, analyzes traffic patterns, and dynamically adjusts routing decisions without human intervention, eliminating manual maintenance while optimizing traffic cost

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual mechanical/port-based traffic management with an automated programmable switch that uses software-based routing decisions, substituting human operation with automated electronic control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of energy

If manual maintenance of port is used, then traffic allocation can be optimized, but traffic scheduling efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraffic costVSAvoidtraffic scheduling efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic traffic scheduling by introducing a programmable switch that can dynamically adjust traffic routing decisions based on real-time monitoring of port states and traffic patterns, transitioning from static even distribution to adaptive dynamic scheduling

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual mechanical/port-based traffic management with an automated programmable switch that uses software-based routing decisions, substituting human operation with automated electronic control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240121202A1Traffic scheduling method and apparatus, and electronic device and computer-readable medium

Publication Date: 2024.04.11 BEIJING HUIJUN TECH CO LTD

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a traffic scheduling method and apparatus, and an electronic device and a computer-readable medium. The traffic scheduling method comprises: acquiring, by means of a traffic egress switch, a current packet to be sent, and forwarding the packet to a programmable switch, which is connected to the traffic egress switch; acquiring, by means of the programmable switch, a communication parameter corresponding to the packet, and determining a target port identifier of the packet according to the communication parameter; marking the packet according to the target port identifier of the packet, and returning the marked packet to the traffic egress switch; and determining, according to the target port identifier, a target output port corresponding to the packet from among a plurality of output ports of the traffic egress switch, and sending the packet by means of the target output port.