@staticmethod
def _parse_dn(dn):
    """Parses the pod and link number from a
           distinguished name of the link.

           :param dn: dn string of the link
           :returns: (pod, link)
        """
    name = dn.split('/')
    pod = str(name[1].split('-')[1])
    link = str(name[2].split('-')[1])
    return pod, link
