No.4 ESS: Network Management and Traffic Administration

Abstract

The No. 4 Electronic Switching System has been planned to provide operational ease in the efficient management of traffic-sensitive equipment for the purpose of maintaining a high quality of service. The network management function has the goal of optimizing the completion of calls during periods of traffic stress. In No. 4 ess, innovative real-time control and surveillance features are provided to meet this goal. Traffic administration involves the activities of personnel in managing the traffic-sensitive equipment in an efficient, timely, and economical fashion. These activities depend upon the collection of data which reflects the operating characteristics of the No. 4 ess, and the reporting of information in a form tailored to the user functions.