Method and apparatus for prioritized release of connections in a communications network
CA 2266262 A1 · Owner: Newbridge Networks Corporation · Inventors: Burns, John C.; Bosloy, Jonathan
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There is provided a method and apparatus for the ordered release of connections from a, network entity in a signalling communications network upon the detection of the failure of a, signalling link or a port corresponding to such connections. A priority indicator is associated with, each of the connections. Each priority indicator is selected from a priority hierarchy having, several priority levels which varies from highest priority to lowest priority. Upon detection of the, failure of a signalling link or port every connection associated with the , failed signalling link or port is released. The release of the connections takes place at the network entity in a sequence, which …
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