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Overview
You should design your host application to initialize the CSP through the configuration process. You should also design the host application to dynamically configure, deconfigure, and query all entities within the CSP. Examples of these dynamic functions include adding facilities, changing span formats, deconfiguring stack entities, and querying configuration entities.
A generic configuration for the CSP includes the steps shown below:
Figure 4-1 Generic Configuration Procedures
The CSP is an expandable switching system, made up of two to seven nodes.You must initialize the EXNET ring before you configure the nodes.
Important! If you are configuring greater than 64 spans, please call Technical Support for assistance.
You should begin design of your system configuration with actions that affect the whole system, including network synchronization, system time, poll interval, and loop timing.