System and method for controlling boot-up process in a communications network switch using preconfiguration of port hardware

摘要

A system and method for controlling an Ethernet node's (102A,102B) boot-up process. Port hardware (116-1,116-2,118-1,118-2) associated with the Ethernet node may be configured to include a TX DISABLED state as a default condition during power up. Upon detecting a system reset condition with respect to the Ethernet node, the TX DISABLED state is triggered at the port hardware (116-1,116-2,118-1,118-2). Initialization and configuration of system switch software continues to take place in response to the system reset condition. Responsive to the TXDISABLED state, network traffic on the link ports (116-1,116-2,118-1,118-2) is curtailed. Upon completion of the system software configuration, a TX ENABLED state is effectuated with respect to the link ports (116-1,116-2,118-1,118-2), whereupon network traffic on the link ports (116-1,116-2,118-1,118-2) may commence.