Network Capacity Management AF includes functions that address the near-term management of network asset utilization. This includes: Monitor, provide trend analysis and direct the deployment, use and capacity of network inventory in the 0-12 month timeframe to ensure the right technology is efficiently deployed and positioned to meet the service delivery needs of the market, while minimizing capital and expense. For ports, bandwidth and memory measures, this includes measures such as the current consumption, months to exhaust, and average monthly consumption. Capacity management triggers activation of components to meet the current demand. <br/>