Cisco Technology, Inc.

Balaji R Venkatraman

Ammar Rayes

Samer M Salam

Pradeep Kumar Kathail

This disclosure describes techniques for emulating the operations of a computer network. In some cases, a method includes receiving first configuration data associated with a first device and second configuration data associated with a second device in a network; determining a first device representation associated with the first device based on the first configuration data and a second device representation associated with the second device based on the second configuration data; determining, based on the first and the second device representations, a first device cluster, wherein the first device cluster comprises a plurality of clustered devices comprising the first device and the second device; determining a first device model associated with the first device cluster, wherein the first device model represents a first device behavior that is common across the plurality of clustered devices; and generating, based on the first device model, an emulation environment associated with the network.

Computer network emulation using network device clusters

Described herein are devices and methods for calculating a network sustainability index (NSI) and providing specific remediation/action plans to achieve better sustainability in network infrastructures. The NSI is calculated based on one or more of three main parameters: a reporting parameter, an optimization parameter, and/or a device energy efficiency rating. The reporting parameter may evaluate the capability of each device to report its power consumption, considering factors such as granularity, component-level reporting, and reporting frequency. The optimization parameter may assess whether a device participates in network energy optimization. The device energy efficiency rating may evaluate the energy efficiency of each device. A recommendation portal offers actionable insights and remediation plans based on the calculated NSI. The devices and methods allow administrators to list eligible devices for energy optimization, ensuring a comprehensive approach to network sustainability and facilitating targeted measures for improved energy efficiency.

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Balaji R Venkatraman