Enterasys Networks CSX6000 Configuring Resources and Lines, Configuring Resources Using Cfgedit

CONFIGURING RESOURCES AND LINES

OVERVIEW

This chapter describes the configuration of physical resources, lines and subaddresses.

Resources refer to the hardware adapters that plug into the CyberSWITCH. For example, a WAN resource is the physical component (i.e., interface) for the attachment of lines (or connections) to your system.

Lines are communication facilities from the carriers. These lines directly attach to your system. From the system perspective, lines provide the physical connection to switched networks. Lines are not required for LAN connections.

There is an optional element, the system subaddress, that you may configure for a point-multipoint line. This element is a call screening method. A subaddress is only needed if you have a line interface type of point-multipoint, and you choose the subaddress call screening method.

RESOURCES

CONFIGURING RESOURCES

USING CFGEDIT

To configure the CyberSWITCH’s resources, select Physical Resources from the Main Menu. The following will then be displayed:

Physical Resources

1)Resources

2)Data Lines

3)Accesses

4)ISDN Subaddress

Select function from above or <RET> for previous menu:

1.Press 1 to begin the configuration of the resources.

Notes: Unconfigured resources will cause your system to operate in an unpredictable manner. Using the following instructions, configure only those resources you plan to use.

The COMMPORT resource is a preconfigured resource. You cannot delete this resource.

2.Select Add to add a resource. Select the resource type.

Notes: Do not select the BASIC_RATE_NET resource type. This is used for demonstration purposes where BRI lines are not available.

3.Enter the resource’s slot number. Refer to the packing slip or the back of your system for the correct slot number for each resource.