To enable named pool mode

Purpose

Perform this procedure to allow named pools to be created for an MDA. Set the Pool Mode parameter when you are configuring the card. Enabling the Named Pool mode is mutually exclusive with enabling Stable Pool sizing.

CAUTION 

CAUTION

Service Disruption

The Pool Mode parameter can be enabled and disabled at anytime, however changing the pool mode resets the IOM when MDAs are provisioned on the slot.

If MDAs are not provisioned the IOM is not reset.

Steps
 
1 

On the equipment tree, expand Network→NE→Shelf→Card Slot n.

2 

Right-click on the Card Slot object and choose Properties. The Card Slot form opens.

3 

Click on the IO Card tab and configure the Pool Mode parameter.

4 

Click OK and confirm your actions. The form closes.

End of steps