Configuring Sy Server Information

To configure the server information for an Sy data source:

Select the Server Info tab.
Select to enable the Admin State.
Enabled is the default state. If disabled, the server receives no primary or secondary queries.
To specify the Role (that is, how and when the data source is used to look up information in the database):
- If the MPE device automatically queries the data source, select Automatic and select one of the following roles from the list:
  - Select Primary (default) if the MPE device directly queries this data source when data is needed.
  - Select Secondary if this data source will be queried only after a successful query to a primary data source.
- If the MPE device uses a policy to access a data source, select On Demand.
Enter the Realm to define the Diameter realm of the primary and optional secondary servers.
For example, galactel.com.
Enter a Unique Name to identify this data source.
Use alphanumeric and special characters.
Select a Protocol Timer Profile from the list.
See Managing Protocol Timer Profiles for more information.
Select the Transport protocol:
- TCP
  Indicates the MPE device will communicate with this data source using the Transmission Control Protocol.
  - Select the number of Connections (up to a maximum of 8) from the list.
- SCTP
  Indicates the MPE device will communicate with this data source using the Stream Control Transmission Protocol.
  - Select the number of Max Incoming Streams (up to a maximum of 8) from the list.
  - Select the number of Max Outgoing Streams (up to a maximum of 8) from the list.
Enter the information for the Primary Servers:
1. Enter the Identity.
  Specifies the host name (Diameter identity) or FQDN of the primary server.
2. Enter the Primary Address
  Specifies the IP address of the primary server. If omitted, the Identity of the primary server is used to look up the server address.
3. Enter the Primary Port.
  The default value is 3868.
(Optional) Enter the information for the Secondary Server:
1. Enter the Identity.
  Specifies the host name (Diameter identity) or FQDN of the secondary server.
2. Enter the Secondary Address.
  Specifies the IP address of the secondary server. If omitted, the Identity of the secondary server is used to look up the server address.
3. Enter the Secondary Port.
  The default value is 3868.
(Optional) Enter the information for the Tertiary Server:
1. Enter the Identity.
  Specifies the host name (Diameter identity) or FQDN of the tertiary server.
2. Enter the Tertiary Address.
  Specifies the IP address of the tertiary server. If omitted, the Identity of the tertiary server is used to look up the server address.
3. Enter the Tertiary Port.
  The default value is 3868.
Click Save to save your changes or proceed with Defining Sy Search Criteria (optional).