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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2017
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, JP;
FUJITSU LIMITED, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A control apparatus receives information on an abnormality in a relay apparatus including first and second monitor units provided in the relay apparatus to relay a communication among control apparatuses, from the first monitor unit to manage first information and execute a monitor of the relay apparatus, the abnormality being detected by the first monitor unit; and when the received information is information on an abnormality of a bridge unit to form a first communication route between the first monitor unit and the second monitor unit to manage second information and execute a monitor of the relay apparatus, executes a process for switching a communication route used to synchronize the first and second information between the first and second monitor unit, from the first communication route via the bridge unit, to a second communication route via communication lines connecting the control apparatus and the first and second monitor units.