User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Introduction
- Installation
- Start-Up
- Configuration
- Displays
- Statistics
- Device Management
- Dial Function
- Firmware Download
- Reports
- Session
- Platform/Network Performance Monitor
- Hard Disk and System Recommendations
- NMS Windows Conventions
- Record and Device Locks
- Cabling Requirements
- Data Input Sheets
- Glossary
- Index
Configuration
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July 1999
4. Enter the following information in the fields on the Carrier Configuration input
form by either:
— Using the selection list button to the right of the field to access existing
field entries, or
— Typing the information in the field, then pressing Tab.
Carrier Name: A required field that must be unique to all other network
element names in the network (maximum 15 characters). A carrier can hold
up to 16 devices.
Example: TPA-001
Comments: An optional field for additional carrier information (maximum
40 characters).
Cabinet Name: A required field that must be unique to all other network
element names in the network (maximum 15 characters). A cabinet houses
up to six carriers.
Example: TPA-SLS-Cab1
If a new cabinet name is entered, NMS prompts you by inquiring if the new
name may be added to the NMS database. The comment information is used
for the new cabinet.
Cabinet Position: A number from 1–6. The number 1 designates that the
carrier is in the top position in the cabinet; 6 means the carrier is in the lowest
position in the cabinet.
5. Choose Save or one of the other commands from the Action menu (see
Table 4-1).
Configuring a Device
Configuring a device involves entering information in three separate areas:
Profiles to complete the device configuration input form.
Device Options to configure device options.
Phone Directory to assign telephone numbers residing within a device.