Network Device Configuration Templates for TSN Parameter Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current networked device configuration processes are inefficient and inconvenient, especially for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) environments, which require numerous parameters to be configured for proper performance and network utilization, complicating the engineering workflow.
Innovation Solution
A device configuration node that obtains requests for parameter configuration, selects templates from a database based on device type, and provides configurations using these templates to streamline the process, reducing user interaction and minimizing human error.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration methods are used for networked devices, then flexibility and customization are improved, but configuration time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Configuration templates are prepared in advance with pre-defined parameter sets for different device types and TSN scenarios. When a device needs configuration, the appropriate pre-prepared template is selected and applied, eliminating the need for manual configuration of each parameter from scratch.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of creating unique configurations for each device manually, standardized configuration templates serve as reusable copies that can be applied to multiple devices of the same type. These templates capture common configuration patterns and can be replicated across numerous devices efficiently.
2Reliability
If comprehensive TSN parameters are configured manually, then network performance and quality of service are improved, but engineering workflow complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complex TSN configuration process is segmented into manageable components by organizing parameters into structured templates. Each template handles specific aspects of TSN configuration (e.g., traffic classes, priorities, timing parameters) separately, making the overall complex task divisible and easier to manage.
Solution Approach 2:
Configuration templates act as intermediaries between the engineer and the complex TSN parameter space. Instead of directly managing numerous individual TSN parameters, the engineer works with simplified templates that automatically translate into the required detailed configurations, reducing the perceived complexity.
3Reliability
If multiple configuration parameters are required for TSN devices, then deterministic real-time behavior is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Critical TSN parameters required for deterministic real-time behavior are pre-configured in templates based on best practices and TSN standards. This preliminary preparation ensures that when devices are deployed, they immediately have the necessary configuration for reliable real-time performance without requiring operators to understand complex TSN parameter relationships.
Solution Approach 2:
Configuration templates are designed to be universal and multi-functional, serving multiple purposes: they ensure compliance with TSN standards, guarantee deterministic behavior, and simplify the configuration process. A single template can handle multiple configuration aspects simultaneously, reducing the operational burden on users.
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AI summary
There is provided mechanisms for configuration of parameters for a networked device to be provisioned in a network. A method is performed by a device configuration node. The method includes obtaining a request for configuration of parameters for the networked device. The request indicates that the networked device is of a certain device type. The method includes selecting a template from a set of templates stored in a database. The template is selected based on the certain device type. The method includes providing configuration of at least a subset of the parameters for the networked device based on the template.