Inventors:
Rajan Rao - Cupertino CA, US
Khuzema Pithewan - Bangalore, IN
Ashok Kunjidhapatham - Bangalore, IN
Robert G. Bryttegard - Huntington Beach CA, US
Biao Lu - Saratoga CA, US
Mohit Misra - Bangalore, IN
Ramnarayan Srinivasan - Bangalore, IN
International Classification:
H04L 12/26
Abstract:
Methods and nodes are disclosed for OAM configuring one or more tandem connection monitoring layers through GMPLS signaling during GMPLS sub-network connection (SNC) establishment. Additionally, methods and nodes are disclosed for OAM configuring one or more tandem connection monitoring layers through GMPLS signaling after GMPLS sub-network connection establishment, that is, for existing connections.