Time-Sensitive Network Control and Management System for Heterogeneous Networks Convergence
Linlin Yan, Juncheng Ge, Zhongxia Pan, Donghui Lu, Tao Zou, Jun Zhu · 2023
Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) technology offers end-to-end deterministic data transmission capabilities, so it has become a research hotspot. Currently, the increasing demand for interconnectivity requirements has necessitated the integration of diverse network technologies. This also necessitates integration requirements for network controllers, demanding the consolidation of controllers for various network technologies. Meanwhile, the network's gradual expansion has resulted in a high demand for network compatibility and interoperability. Network controllers must not only deliver stable performance, but also provide various southbound interfaces for managing a wide range of network technologies and associated equipment. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a TSN network control and management system designed for heterogeneous networks convergence, which will conduct centralized control and management of various heterogeneous networks, including TSN, SDN, and Polymorphic Intelligent Network (PIN). Additionally, it offers the design and implementation of essential technologies including network configuration management technology and a private time synchronization protocol. At last, a prototype system has been developed to fulfill the requirements for the efficient utilization of diverse network resources.