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Basic Configuration
5.7. The Circuit Group Directory
The Circuit Group Directory allows you to designate "groups" of circuits that are
dedicated to a similar function, and will most likely be switched at the same time or by
the same user.
Circuit Groups allow you to direct A/B switching commands to a series of circuits,
without addressing each circuit individually. For example, a set selection of AFS circuits
could be assigned to a circuit group named, "Servers". This would allow you to quickly
switch all circuits in the group, by either including the "Servers" Circuit Group name in a
/T command line via the Text Interface, or by using the Circuit Group Control menu via
the Web Browser Interface.
The Circuit Group Directory function is only available when you have logged into
command mode using an account that permits Administrator commands. In both the
Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface, the Circuit Group Directory menu offers
the following functions:
• View Circuit Group Directory: Displays currently defined Circuit Module access
rights for any AFS Circuit Group.
• Add Circuit Group to Directory: Creates new Circuit Groups, and allows you to
assign circuit access rights to each group.
• Modify Circuit Group Directory: This option is used to edit or change circuit
access rights for each Circuit Group.
• Delete Circuit Group from Directory: Clears Circuit Groups that are no
longer needed.
5.7.1. Viewing Circuit Groups
The "View Circuit Group Directory" option allows you to view the configuration of each
Circuit Group. Note that the View Circuit Group Directory function is only available when
you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level
commands.
5.7.2. Adding Circuit Groups
The "Add Circuit Group to Directory" option allows you to create new Circuit Groups and
assign circuit access rights to each group. Note that the Add Circuit Group function is
only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits
Administrator Level commands.
The Add Circuit Group Menu can be used to define the following parameters for each
new account:
• Circuit Group Name: Assigns a name to the Circuit Group. (Default = undefined.)
• Circuit Access: Determines which Circuit Modules this Circuit Group will be
allowed to control. (Default = undefined.)
Note: After you have finished defining or editing Circuit Group parameters,
make certain to save the changes before proceeding. In the Web Browser
Interface, click on the "Add Circuit Group" button to save parameters; in the Text
Interface, press the [Esc] key several times until the AFS displays the "Saving
Configuration" message and the cursor returns to the command prompt.
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