Adding M2PA Links

Applies to version(s): v2.9

After you create an M2PA service access point (SAP), you must create a new M2PA link. This is done from the M2PA SAP configuration window. To create an M2PA link:

1- Click M2PA in the navigation panel:

2- Select an M2PA SAP:

3- Click Create new M2pa link in the M2PA SAP configuration window:

4- Configure the new link:

• Enter a name for the link
• Select a protocol type:
  • ITU
  • ANSI
  • TTC
• Set other features, as needed:
  • Destination port (same value as the one configured on the destination side)
  • Number of SCTP Streams
• Click Create

5- Enter a destination address in the appropriate box in the information panel:

• Click the "<<" button to add the destination address to the address list

6- Verify that the address has been added to the list, and that the "(your address) was successfully added" message appears (ex.: here the address is 190.0.0.0)

Path

/configurations/@[configuration_name]/hardware_units/@[hardware_name]/m2pa_stacks/@[m2pa_name]

Parameters (text)

/configurations/@[configuration_name]/hardware_units/@[hardware_name]/m2pa_stacks/@[m2pa_name]
enabled         = true
name            = "@[m2pa_name]"
sctp_poll_timer = "1 second"

Parameters (json)

{
  "enabled" : true,
  "name" : "@[m2pa_name]",
  "sctp_poll_timer" : "1 second",
  "m2pa_saps" : {
  }
}

List of Parameters

• Name
• Protocol Type
• Number of SCTP Streams
• IP Header TOS
• Destination Port