1. Virtual Signaling Transfer Point
  2. GUI Configurations
  3. Configuration
  4. M2PA Config

5.1.36 M2PA Config

A M2pa Config is an entity to configure all the m2pa timers.

Select the VSTP, and then Configuration, and then M2PA Config page. The page displays the elements on the M2PA Config View, Insert, and Edit pages.

Note:

Data Input Notes apply to the Insert and Edit pages only; the View page is read-only.

Table 5-36 M2PA Config Elements

Element Description Data Input Notes
Name Name for this M2PA Config, which must be unique within the VSTP site.

This is a mandatory field.

 Valid names are strings between one and 32 characters, inclusive. Valid characters are alphanumeric and underscore. The name must contain at least one alpha and must not start with a digit. [A value is required.]
T1 Timer Timer 1 - Changeover delay. Also used as isolation timer for ITU MTP Restart. Typical value is 10000. default: 10000, minimum: 1000, maximum: 350000
T2 Timer Timer 2 - Wait for changeover acknowledgement (COA). Typical value is 2000. default: 10000, minimum: 5000, maximum: 15000
T3 Timer Timer 3 - Time controlled diversion on changeback . Typical value is 2000. default: 10000, minimum: 1000, maximum: 60000
T4 Emergency Timer Timer 4 - Emergency Proving Timer. Typical value is 500. default: 500, minimum: 400, maximum: 5000
T4 Normal Timer Timer 4 - Normal Proving Timer. Typical value is 10000. default: 10000, minimum: 1000, maximum: 70000
T5 Timer Timer 5 - Wait for changeback acknowledgement (CBA) #2. Typical value is 100. default: 1000, minimum: 80, maximum: 10000
T6 Timer Timer 6 - Controlled reroute. Typical value is 3000. default: 3000, minimum: 1000, maximum: 6000
T7 Timer Timer 7 - Excessive acknowledgement delay timer. Typical value is 1200. default: 1200, minimum: 200, maximum: 2000
T16 Timer Timer 16 - Wait for route set congestion test (RSCT) updates. Typical value is 200000. default: 200000, minimum: 100, maximum: 500000
T17 Timer Timer 17 - Delay to avoid oscillation of initial alignment failure. Typical value is 250. default: 250, minimum: 100, maximum: 500

You can perform add, edit, or delete tasks on VSTPConfigurationM2PA Config page.

Adding a M2PA Config

Perform the following steps to configure a new M2PA Config:

  1. Click Insert.

    Note:

    The new M2PA Config must have a name that is unique across all M2PA Config at the SOAM. In addition, the M2PA Config's IP Port combination must also be unique across all M2PA Config configured at the SOAM.
  2. Enter the applicable values.
  3. Click OK, Apply, or Cancel

Editing a M2PA Config

Use this procedure to change the field values for a selected M2PA Config. (The M2PA Config Name field cannot be changed.):
  1. Select the M2PA Config row to be edited.
  2. Click Edit
  3. Enter the updated values.
  4. Click OK, Apply, or Cancel

Deleting a M2PA Config

Use the following procedure to delete a M2PA Config.

Note:

You cannot delete a M2PA Config if it is part of the configuration of one or more Linksets.
  1. Select the M2PA Config to be deleted.
  2. Click Delete.
  3. Click OK or Cancel.