Ciena Corporation
Discovery of port-to-port connectivity across network layers using machine learning

Abstract:

Systems and methods for discovering the connectivity topology of cross-layer links in a multi-layer network are provided. In one implementation, a method includes a step of obtaining input data related to a plurality of Network Elements (NEs) operating in a plurality of layers within a multi-layer network having one or more cross-layer port-to-port connectivity links therebetween. The method also includes the step of utilizing Machine Learning (ML) processes and the input data to discover the one or more cross-layer port-to-port connectivity links between pairs of NEs operating in different layers of the plurality of layers within the network.