Method and apparatus for scheduling resources on a switched underlay network

Patent Number: WO 2005/033899

ABSTRACT

Method and apparatus for scheduling resources on a switched underlay network

A method and apparatus for resource scheduling on a switched underlay network enables coordination, scheduling, and scheduling optimization to take place taking into account the availability of the data and the network resources comprising the switched underlay network. Requested transfers may be fulfilled by assessing the requested transfer parameters, the availability of the network resources required to fulfill the request, the availability of the data to be transferred, the availability of sufficient storage resources to receive the data, and other potentially conflicting requested transfers. In one embodiment, the requests are under-constrained to enable transfer scheduling optimization to occur.

Inventors

William Doug Cutrell, Howard J. Cohen, Tal Lavian

Assignee

Nortel Networks Ltd

Filing Date

October 1, 2004

Publication

WO2005033899A2 — Published April 14, 2005

FIELD

This patent relates to network resource management and scheduling, and in particular to methods and apparatus for scheduling resources on a switched underlay network.

BACKGROUND

Efficient allocation and scheduling of network resources is critical for modern communication systems. As networks grow in complexity, dynamic methods for managing bandwidth, scheduling data transfers, and optimizing resource utilization become essential for maintaining quality of service and meeting diverse application requirements.

Dr. Tal Lavian is a named inventor on this patent, which covers innovations in telecommunications and network communications technology.

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