Method and apparatus for analysis and treatment of disorders in a data network

摘要

The method involves analysing and handling disturbances in a data network, at which a number of data processors (SMP1.. n) are coupled, which are connected with a cluster console (CKS) in such way, that they can exchange messages, especially concerning a connection state, with other data processors. The cluster console (CKS) checks whether incoming messages concern the connection state and enters those messages in a connection matrix. If no further messages are available, the cluster console examines the connecting matrix, whether the entered messages yield a symmetrical connection matrix. If no symmetrical connection matrix exists, the affected data processors are switched off, beginning with the most frequently determined, using the entered messages regarding the connection state. If a symmetrical connection matrix exists, all clusters of data processors are determined using a graphical algorithm, within which each data processor can fully communicate with each other data processor, and the cluster which includes the most data processors is selected to continue working, while all other data processors are switched off.