NETWORK LINK USE DETERMINATION BASED ON NETWORK ERROR DETECTION

摘要

A system and methods for determining whether to use a network link are described. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus may detect a fault indication relating to a network link and identify a time interval during which to check a status of the network link. The apparatus may also divide the time interval into a plurality of sub-intervals and check, at the sub-intervals, whether the fault indication remains for the network link. Further, the apparatus may discontinue using the network link upon detecting the fault indication at a plurality of the sub-intervals.

主权项

1. A method for determining whether to use a network link, comprising:
detecting a fault indication relating to the network link; identifying a time interval during which to check a status of the network link; dividing the time interval into a plurality of sub-intervals; checking, at the sub-intervals, whether the fault indication remains for the network link; and discontinuing use of the network link upon detecting the fault indication at a plurality of the sub-intervals.