Chapter 6: Ethernet Services and Interfaces
Configuring Ethernet Service(s)
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Configuring Ethernet Service(s)
This section includes:
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General Guidelines for Provisioning Ethernet Services
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Enabling, Disabling, or Deleting Multiple Services
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Ethernet Services Overview
Users can define up to 64 Ethernet services. Each service constitutes a virtual bridge that defines the connectivity
between logical ports in the PTP 850 network element.
This version of PTP 850 supports the following service types:
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Multipoint (MP)
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Point-to-Point (P2P)
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Management (MNG)
Note
In release 10.6, only P2P and MNG services are supported. In release 10.9, Multipoint services are
also supported.
In addition to user-defined services, PTP 850 contains a pre-defined management service (Service ID 1025). By
default, this service is operational.
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You can use the management service for in-band management. For instructions on configuring in-
band management, see
Configuring In-Band Management
A service point is a logical entity attached to a physical or logical interface. Service points define the movement of
frames through the service. Each service point includes both ingress and egress attributes. A Point-to-Point or
Multipoint service can hold up to 32 service points. A Management service can hold up 30 service points.
For a more detailed overview of PTP 850's service-oriented Ethernet switching engine, refer to the Technical
Description for the PTP 850.
