Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

The DNCS interfaces with the SCA using SNMP and commands the SCA to switch from one GQAM to its backup
GQAM.

1.

On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.

2.

Click the Network Element Provisioning tab.

3.

Click Switch Control Models. The Switch Control Models List window opens listing all the available

SCA models.

4.

Click New.

5.

Use the following fields when you manage SCAs for GQAM redundancy.

Name

The name of this SCA.

You can use up to 16 alphanumeric characters.

IP Address

The IP address of this SCA.

Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between numbers.

Tip: When entering IP addresses, type a period to move from octet to octet.
Do 

not

 press the Tab key to move from octet to octet; pressing the Tab key

moves the cursor to the next field on the window.

MAC Address

The MAC address of this SCA.

Gateway IP Address

If your system uses a default gateway, the IP address of your default gateway.

Using a default gateway speeds up the reconnection process that occurs after
a GQAM is rebooted.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask where this SCA resides.

Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between numbers.

6.

Click Save. The DNCS stores the information in its database and issues an OC event.

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