CNAM Cache Entry

The CNAM Cache Entry object is a child of the Global Caller ID Services object.

This object is used to hold a temporary copy of a CNAM cache entry so that you can view or delete it within the EMS interface. It is created when you use the Manage CNAM cache action button on the parent Global Caller ID Services object, and is deleted when you complete the requested action and move away from it to any other object in the EMS tree view.

The CNAM Cache Entry is created with only one field visible: the directory number. The remaining fields appear only when you have supplied a directory number and successfully queried the cache entry for this number.


After you have used the pushbuttons to query or delete a cache entry, you can then use the Reset pushbutton and type in another directory number in order to access another cache entry. There is no need to return to the parent Global Caller ID Services object to create another CNAM Cache Entry object. When you complete the requested action and return to the parent Global Caller ID Services object, or move to any other EMS object, the CNAM Cache Entry object disappears. This is because it is a temporary object used to display the cache entry details; the EMS Server does not store these details.

Object-Specific Actions
Query CNAM cache entry To display the contents of the cache entry, fill in the directory number and click this pushbutton.
Delete CNAM cache entry To delete a cache entry, fill in the directory number (if it is not already displayed from an earlier Query CNAM cache entry action) and click this pushbutton.
Reset To reset the CNAM Cache Entry after a Query or Delete action so that you can type in a new directory number, click this pushbutton.

Parameter

Access

Description
Directory number Change / Read only The directory number for which you want to query or delete a cache entry. After you have queried or deleted the cache entry, this field becomes read only. To query or delete another cache entry, use the Reset pushbutton to reset the CNAM Cache Entry and then enter a new number.
Creation time Read only The date and time at which this cache entry was created; that is, the date and time at which the CNAM information was returned from a network lookup.
Last used time Read only The date and time at which this cache entry was last used. This file is blank if the entry is permanent.
Expiry time Read only The date and time at which this cache entry will be removed from the cache. This is determined by the Calling Name Delivery - cache entry expiry time field on the parent Global Caller ID Services object. This field is blank if the entry is permanent.
Calling name type Read only Specifies whether the Calling Name is available for display. Values:
  • Available
  • Private
    The caller's name is marked as private and cannot be displayed to the called party.
  • Unavailable
    The caller's name is not available.
Calling name Read only This field appears only if Calling name type is Available. The caller's name, as it would be displayed to a subscriber with Calling Name Delivery enabled.