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The Cisco VCO/4K System Administrator's Guide describes how to configure the various components of your Cisco Systems switch. This guide provides instructions on how to access and use the system administration functions. While recommendations are made as to the purpose of each function, the specific host application may suggest other possibilities. Use this guide as an introduction or "road map" to system administration.
System administration refers to the menu-driven functions resident on the switch. These functions include Database Administration, System Configuration, Maintenance, and Diagnostics. Each function is described in detail throughout the remainder of this manual.
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Note This guide pertains to all Cisco system configurations running VCO/4K system software V5.1 FSR 00 or greater. Information in this guide includes all features and enhancements up to 5.2(0). |
This guide is intended for all personnel with system administrator privileges. You should be familiar with the components of the switch as well as the system administrator master console. The master console is your access to the system administration functions.
When navigating the system administration menus and screens, you will be directed to use certain command actions such as keyboard entries. These command actions are frequently used throughout this manual. Refer to "Getting Started," for detailed information.
Certain on-screen commands are available throughout the system administration software. These commands appear in the lower right corner of the screen, and provide visual instruction or direction.
This publication is organized as follows:
"System Overview," provides an overview of the VCO/4K system.
"Getting Started," describes how to log in, log out, move the cursor, use the system administration keys and the basic design features of VCO/4K system administration.
"Database Administration," describes how to define inpulse and outpulse rules, group resources, create answer supervision and ISDN templates, configure line and trunk card characteristics, and more, using the system administration features of the Database Administration menu.
"System Configuration," describes how to specify VCO/4K system interaction with peripheral equipment, storage devices, and host computers using the system administration features of the System Configuration menu.
"Maintenance," describes how to make changes to VCO/4K system hardware and software using the system administration features of the Maintenance menu.
"Diagnostics," describes how to test and view the operating status of various system components using the system administration features of the Diagnostics menu.
"Supervision Signaling," describes two VCO/4K system signaling capabilities:
"T1/PRI Synchronization to Master Timing Link," describes T1/PRI synchronization—a dynamic process in the VCO/4K system that varies according to the Master Timing Link selection entered by the administrator under the Maintenance menu.
"Administration Keyboard Types," describes the keyboard types supported for each system administration interface—local console, remote maintenance console, or optional Ethernet Telnet connection.
"Customized Signaling and Span Types," describes the Interface Controller Card (ICC) Universal Protocol Generator (UPG) Update Tool. The tool allows you to modify the default .upg files in order to create custom Interface Controller Card (ICC) protocol data files for E&M and CAS/R2 protocols.
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You may want to refer to the following documents that apply to your Cisco VCO/4K configuration:
When referring to the system administration menu structure, the terms "menu," "function," "option," and "screen" are used throughout this guide. Figure 1 provides a sample menu structure format.
The system administration main menu displays four functions: Data Base Administration, System Configuration, Maintenance, and Diagnostics. You can access these functions while the system is processing calls. Each function displays multiple options, which, when selected, display a screen.
For example, from the system administration main menu, select the Data Base Administration function, then select the Card Summary option to view the information displayed in the Card Summary screen.
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