MetaSwitch Connection

The MetaSwitch Connection object is a top-level element in the EMS structure, corresponding to the connection between the EMS software and a physical VP3000 chassis. There is one MetaSwitch Connection object for each VP3000 chassis in your installation.

You must create a MetaSwitch Connection object in order to connect to the VP3000 before you can manage it. When creating the object, you specify a name to identify the MetaSwitch VP3000, and its IP address. The EMS then enables and activates the connection automatically.


Parameter

Access

Description
MetaSwitch name Change A name to identify this VP3000. This name is used only for local display, and does not need to match any other configuration. However, it must not match the name of any other VP3000 in your installation.
IP Address Change The IP address of the VP3000. This was set up during hardware installation, as described in the Network Element Installation and Maintenance Guide.
Alarm state Read only Specifies whether any alarms are currently raised for this object. Values:
  • Clear
    No alarms are currently raised.
  • Attention Required
    Attention Required - the object is not operating normally, and needs operator intervention.
Attention Required alarm events Read only / Reset Number of times (since this field was reset) that this object's alarm state has gone to Attention Required.
Alarm state changed timestamp Read only The time at which the Alarm state last changed.
Alarm events reset timestamp Read only The time at which the Attention Required alarm events was last reset to zero.
Requested status Read only Specifies whether an administrator has attempted to activate the MetaSwitch Connection. Values:
  • Active
    The object has been activated.
  • Inactive
    The object has not been activated or has been deactivated.
  • Disabled
    The object has been disabled.
Actual status Read only Specifies the current status of the MetaSwitch Connection. Values:
  • Active
    The object is active.
  • Going Active
    Activation is in progress.
  • Going Inactive
    Deactivation is in progress.
  • Inactive
    The object is inactive.
  • Disabled
    The object has been disabled.
  • Activation Failed
    The object is inactive because an activation attempt has failed.
  • Failed
    The object was active but has failed.
  • Quiescing
    The object is preparing for normal deactivation. It is operating normally but will not accept any new users.