Patent ID: 9077628
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A network device comprising: a plurality of ports for accepting network connections with other network devices within a network; at least one memory for storing a fail-safe device configuration for operation of said network device following any triggering event, a normal operational device configuration for operation of said network device prior to occurrence of any triggering event and an identification of one or more triggering events; at least one processor connected to the memory in the network device for controlling the operation of the network device according to one of said configurations, said processor causing the network device to operate according to said fail-safe configuration responsive to an occurrence of a triggering event, wherein, under said fail-safe configuration, said network device continues operating with communication with said network available via at least one said port so that said network device can be accessed via said network for repair following the occurrence of the triggering event.