Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

Use the following fields when you manage basic parameters for a SONET interface.

Headend Name

The headend associated with this STA interface.

STA Name

The name of the STA interface.

Example: HE1_STA1. 

You can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Be sure to use a name that is
consistent with the naming scheme on your network map.

IP Address

The IP address for the STA interface.

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.

Physical Address

The MAC address for the STA interface.

Subnet Mask

The number identifying the subnet mask where this STA interface resides,
based on the following criteria:



If your system uses a class B IP network configuration, type 

255.255.0.0.



If your system uses another type of network configuration, type the

subnet mask as assigned by your system administrator.

Direction

Select the appropriate signal direction option, based on the following criteria:



If you are using this STA interface to convert SONET signals into ASI

signals, click the SONET to ASI option.



If you are using this STA interface to convert ASI signals into SONET

signals, click the ASI to SONET option.

CAUTION: Do NOT change anything on the Advanced Parameters tab without first consulting Cisco
Services.