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The SwitchManager

The SwitchManager

The SwitchManager is a process that helps maintain the CSP configuration environments in a state of readiness. It implements switch and switch resource configuration with a user-defined configuration file. It reads the configuration files and sends configuration messages to the switch, and supports automatic query of the switch to determine its current hardware setup and configuration. Configuration files are comprised of easily-used text names and fields. The switch can also be dynamically reconfigured. For example, even while running traffic, SwitchManager can reconfigure the platform automatically if the switch or any of its individual cards lose configuration, such as, when a card is pulled.

You can use the SwitchManager to configure resources — cards, spans, DSPs and channels — by providing default values.You can also define inseize and outseize rules, call progress analysis parameters, hierarchical groups of channels, custom tones, and filters and timers. PPL tables can be specified so that they are downloaded automatically. Voice Recorded Announcement System (VRAS) prompts can be downloaded dynamically. SwitchManager enhances reliability with extensive fault detection and notification features. It monitors alarms, tracks the CSP Matrix Series 3 heartbeat and switchover recovery, and automates N+1 line card redundancy.

SwitchManager works in conjunction with the Converged Services Administrator (CSA) to provide graphical configuration and provision in the CSP.

Incoming call setup during real time call processing on a specific channel.
See Programmable Protocol Language.
Voice Recorded Announcement System
Notation that describes line card redundancy, where N is the number of installed line cards of a single card type and 1 is an additional line card of that type designated as a standby card. For example, if you have three T-ONE cards and one additional standby T-ONE card installed, the system provides redundancy by activating the standby card if any of the three active T-ONE cards fail.
CSA. GUI-based tool used to configure, provision and monitor a Excel platform related to, for example, SIP, H.323, and VDAC Resouce Attributes.
See Converged Services Administrator.