SWITCHING CORE CONTROLLER FOR DIGITAL CROSS-CONNECT SYSTEM, AND MODES OF OPERATING A SWITCHING CORE

摘要

A switching core controller for controlling one or more Digital Cross-connect Systems (DCSs). A method for operating a switching core for pre-provisioning communication paths in anticipation of incoming calls. A method for routing a call to effect load balancing between mediation devices of a logical entity of at least two mediation devices.