5.1.8 Links

A Link carries signaling within a Linkset using a specific Connection. A Link can belong to only one Linkset and one Connection. If a Link fails, the Signaling Network Interface attempts to divert signaling traffic to another Link in the same Linkset. Links cannot be edited. A Link can be changed only by deleting it and adding the changed Link.

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

Note:

Data Input Notes apply to the Insert pages only. The View page is read-only.

Table 5-8 Links Elements

Element	Description	Data Input Notes
Link Name	Unique name of the Link. This is a mandatory field. The value must be unique, and cannot be edited after it is created.	Format: Input text box; Valid characters are alphanumeric and underscore. Must contain at least one alpha and must not start with a digit. Range = A 32-character string.
Link Set Name	Name of the LinkSet associated with Link. This is a mandatory field.	Format: Drop down menu
Connection Name	Name of the Connection associated with Link.	Format: Drop down menu
Channel Name	Name of the Channel (PCI Card Interafce) associated with Link.Channel. Note: This is supported for TDM only.	Format: Drop down menu
Signaling Link Code	Signaling Link Code (SLC). This is a mandatory field.	Format: Input text box Range = 0-15

You can perform add or delete tasks on VSTPConfigurationLinks page.

Adding a Link

Perform the following steps to configure a new Link:

1. Click Insert.

   Note:

   The new Link must have a name that is unique across all Links at the SOAM.
2. Enter the applicable values.
3. Click OK, Apply, or Cancel

Deleting a Link

Use the following procedure to delete a Link.

Note:

If the Link is enabled, the Link cannot be deleted. The Link must first be disabled, then it can be deleted from the configuration.

1. Select the Link to be deleted.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click OK or Cancel.