Dr. Mcdaniel graduated from the University of Buffalo, SUNY School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1988. He works in Buffalo, NY and specializes in Internal Medicine.
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason David Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy Lane McDaniel - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Finisar Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G06F 11/00
US Classification:
714 39, 714 4, 714 25, 714 43, 714 45
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a method for analyzing a data trace representative of an FC network. The method includes determining a topology of the network, filtering the data trace for open commands that are not perceived by at least one analyzer positioned in communication with the network and eliminating devices associated with these open commands not received by an analyzer from further analysis, filtering the data trace for failed open commands and eliminating devices associated with the failed open commands from further analysis, and filtering the trace data for frames to destinations that are not received by the analyzer and eliminating devices associated with these frame from further analysis. The method further includes filtering frames transmitted when a loop is in closed state and eliminating devices associated with transmitting frames when a loop is closed from further analysis, and conducting error analysis of the network topology not eliminated by a filtering step.
Network Analysis Scalable Analysis Tool For Multiple Protocols
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason David Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy Lane McDaniel - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Finisar Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H04L 12/28
US Classification:
370254, 370241, 370469
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a scalable method for analyzing a network. The method includes generating a data trace representative of the network, determining a topology for the network from the data trace, and sequentially analyzing each frame in the data trace to determine at least one of network errors, warnings, and metrics. The analysis of each frame generally includes analyzing a first protocol layer of the frame with a first expert engine, determining if a second protocol layer is present in the frame, passing the frame to a second expert engine, and passing the frame to additional expert engines if the frame contains additional protocol layers.
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason David Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy Lane McDaniel - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Finisar Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G06F 11/00
US Classification:
714 39
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a method for determining errors and metrics in a computer network. The method includes positioning an analyzer in communication with the network, capturing a data trace of the network with the analyzer, determining a network device topology from a first processing of the data trace, building user layer protocols using a second processing of the data trace and the determined device topology, determining errors in the network device topology using protocol experts applied to the user layer protocols in conjunction with the determined device topology, and displaying at least one of the device topology and the determined errors to a user.
Steven Ronald Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason David Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy Lane McDaniel - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
JDS Uniphase Corporation - Milpitas CA
International Classification:
H04L 12/26
US Classification:
370252, 370469, 709224
Abstract:
A cross-port analysis method is provided to analyze multichannel traces in a network. More particularly, cross-port analysis is a method allowing for aggregate network analysis capabilities from a multi-channel analyzer. This can be performed as traces of network traffic generated by each port on two or more analyzers. Precise timestamps are recorded for each trace and the topology of devices on the network is determined. An expert analysis is then performed on the captured data traces.
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy McDaniel - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
FINISAR CORPORATION
International Classification:
G06F015/173
US Classification:
709/224000, 706/916000, 714/048000, 714/057000
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide an expert analysis method for analyzing a network. The method includes capturing at least one bidirectional data trace from the network, determining a network topology, analyzing protocols in conversations between initiators and targets to determine if the protocols are valid using the determined network topology and known protocol standards, and displaying at least one of errors or warnings determined in the protocol and metrics calculated from the analysis of the protocols to a user.
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy McDaniel - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
FINISAR CORPORATION
International Classification:
G06F015/173
US Classification:
709/223000
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a method for determining network topology. The method includes capturing and storing channelized data with a network analyzer, interleaving the channelized data into a unitary data stream in chronological order, and processing the unitary data stream to extrapolate indicators of network elements.
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy McDaniel - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
H04L009/00
US Classification:
713201000
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a graphical user interface for a network analysis method. The method includes processing a data trace captured from the network to determine a network topology, processing the data trace to determine errors in network conversation, processing the data trace to determine at least one metric for the network conversation, and displaying an interface screen to the user, the interface screen comprising a graphical topology representation, a determined error representation, and a representation of at least one determined metric.
Steve Klotz - Austin TX, US Jason Mann - Austin TX, US Timothy McDaniel - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
G06F015/173
US Classification:
709224000, 709223000
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention may further provide a method for adjusting the granularity of a network analysis sample while maintaining validity. The method includes calculating states for each device in the network for a first number of predetermined equal intervals within a first sample window, selecting a second sample window that is smaller than the first sample window, selecting a second predetermined number of equal intervals for the second sample window, and determining an interval from the first number of predetermined intervals that immediately precedes an initial interval of the second predetermined number of equal intervals. The method further includes using the calculated state from the preceding interval to calculate a starting state for the initial interval, and calculating state for each device in the network for each of the second predetermined number of equal intervals.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Timothy Mcdaniel Director
HERITAGE VILLAGE OF AUSTIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
704 W 24 St, Austin, TX 78705 115 Wild Basin Rd SUITE 308, Austin, TX 78746
McDaniel & Allen, A Professional Corporation 1001 Mckinney Street 21St Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Licenses:
Texas - Eligible To Practice In Texas 1981
Education:
Baylor University School of Law Degree - JD - Juris Doctor - Law Graduated - 1981 University of Texas System, Austin Degree - B.B.A - Finance Graduated - 1978
Specialties:
Securities / Investment Fraud - 20% Banking - 20% Real Estate - 20% Oil - Gas - 20% Construction / Development - 20%
Associations:
American Bar Association - Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Member Houston Bar Association - Member Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association - Member State Bar of Texas - Member State Bar of Texas - Member Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Member