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Architecture for network manager

  • US 6,266,694 B1
  • Filed: 06/19/1997
  • Issued: 07/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of managing an element controller (EC) of a communications network comprising a first network manager (NM1) logically connected to the EC via a direct management path for direct management of the EC by the NM1, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) dynamically selecting, from at least two management paths, a preferred management path between a second network manager (NM2) and the EC; and

    b) establishing a logical connection between the NM2 and the EC over the selected preferred management path to enable management of the EC by the NM2.

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