Method and system for controlling power consumption in network nodes

摘要

Method and system a first network node communicating with a second network node using a plurality of network links grouped as a trunk is provided. The method includes determining a peak data transfer rate for the trunk during a monitoring duration; comparing the peak data transfer rate to a threshold data transfer rate for the trunk; determining if one or more of the plurality of network links can be deactivated or activated; and based on the determination, activating or deactivating one or more of the plurality of network links.