Chapter 3Introduction to Database Configuration
Each SmartSwitch 1800 contains its own configuration database, which contains
information identifying the hardware components, and defines the operating param-
eters of the hardware and software.
Each database file contains defining parameters for a specific component; for
example, physical ports, subscriber IDs, or IP interfaces.
Before the SmartSwitch 1800 can prope rly operat e, all necessary databas e par ameters
must be configured. The necessary configuration depends on the installed hardware,
the routing and access protocols that will be used, and the devices that will be con-
nected to ports in the SmartSwitch.

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Many database parameters are configured with default values, many of which may not
need to be chan ge d fo r yo ur confi gu ra t ion. Oth e r parame te r s , ho w ever, de fi ne the spe-
cific configuration. For example, each device must have unique identifiers if the
device will be used in remote control, file transfer, or ala rm reporting operations. Also,
each device will most likely differ in which ports will run which protocols, and what
the physical interfaces on those ports will be.
Befor e procee di ng w it h your con f igurati o n, you should be aw ar e of all th e paramete r s
that must be, or can be, specified. You should first note the default values, since many
may be correct as is. Tables of parameters, including their valid and default values,
can be fo un d thro ughout S ection I I. The Tabl e of Con t e nts cont ains a lis t of all tab les.
You should also be familiar with all devices that will connect to the SmartSwitch
1800; som e ha ve re q ui remen ts or re s t ri ct i o ns .
Some thi ngs you must kn ow befor e config urin g the data base ar e:
●The information in Table 2-1 (on page 2-2) .
●The addresses that must be specified in various port and inter face records . Each
SVC subscriber must be assigned an ID (described on page 8- 21 ) that will be
used as a called or calling address in call setup packets. IP, IPX, LLC2, and
SNMP also require addresses for identification of networks and devices.
●Pass words. You mus t e n t er a pa s s w or d t o r em ot e l y contro l a no t her Smar t S w it c h
1800 or some other Cabletron frame relay access device, to perform software
updates and file transfers, and to configure alarm routing.