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 the IP address of one of the two shelves of the chassis. The EMS then enables and activates the connection automatically.

Actions
Create Enable Activate
Delete Disable Deactivate
Apply Reset Statistics Refresh

Parameter

Access

Description
MetaSwitch address - configured shelf Create The IP address of one of the two shelves of the VP3000. This was set up during hardware installation, as described in the Network Element Installation and Maintenance Guide.
MetaSwitch address - discovered shelf Read only The IP address of the other shelf of the VP3000 (determined by the EMS).
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 (UTC) at which the Alarm state last changed.
Alarm events reset timestamp Read only The time (UTC) at which the Attention Required alarm events was last reset to zero.
Alarm log correlator Read only Identifier of the log message for the event that caused the last Attention Required alarm state for this object. This field is reset when the Attention Required alarm events field is 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.