Configuring Clusters; Defining A Cluster For The Media Resource And Base Stations - SpectraLink IP-DECT 200 Installation And Configuration Manual

Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400/6500 Installation and Configuration Guide

Configuring Clusters

Note:
Not relevant to the Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400.
By default, the system will allocate a media channel on the media resource with the lowest load at
the time a call is initiated. This can, however, lead to network traffic patterns that are not optimal in
situations where base stations and media resource are located at different locations and/or in dif-
ferent networks.
To avoid this issue, it is possible to create clusters (i.e. a cluster for each location) and assign the
base stations and media resources to them. When allocating a media channel, the system will then
prioritize any media resources assigned to the same cluster as the base station handling the call,
avoiding unnecessary RTP traffic over e.g. a WAN connection.
Though assigned to a cluster, the base stations are not forced to use that particular media resource
only, it just takes priority over the other media resources in the system setup. If no media channels
can be allocated on media resources in the local cluster, media resource from other clusters will be
attempted.

Defining a Cluster for the Media Resource and Base Stations

Using clusters, you must as minimum define two cluster entities.
1. Click Administration, and then click Clusters.
2. On the Clusters page, click New.
3. On the Cluster page, enter the following data:
Field
Cluster - General
Name
4. Click Save.
You can now assign the base stations and media resources to use the relevant clusters.
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Enter a name for the cluster.
E.g. Site A, Site B, Site C.
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