The Communication Agent (ComAgent) enables reliable communication between Policy and Charging DRA and SBRs and among SBRs in a scalable and high available PCA network. Figure 1 depicts the communication paths between the Policy and Charging DRA, the SBR, and their ComAgents, and the communication paths between the ComAgents.
The ComAgent Direct Routing service, HA service, and the MP Overload Management Framework are used by the Policy and Charging DRA and SBR for communication and for SBR congestion control. (See SBR Congestion for information about the MP Overload Management Framework.)
You can view and manage these connections using the ComAgent Connection Status GUI at the NOAM: Communication Agent > Maintenance > Connection Status. There is also a ComAgent HA Service Status, but the same information can be obtained from the Policy and Charging > Maintenance > SBR Status page.