Chapter 15: Ethernet Services and Interfaces (CLI)
Configuring Ethernet Services (CLI)
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Configuring Ethernet Services (CLI)
This section includes:
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Ethernet Services Overview (CLI)
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General Guidelines for Provisioning Ethernet Services (CLI)
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Configuring Service Points (CLI)
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Defining the MAC Address Forwarding Table for a Service (CLI)
Ethernet Services Overview (CLI)
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 257). By
default, this service is operational.
Note
You can use the management service for in-band management. For instructions on configuring in-
band management, see
Mate Management Access (IP Forwarding) (CLI)
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 the PTP 850 service-oriented Ethernet switching engine, refer to the Technical
Description for the PTP 850 product type you are using.
General Guidelines for Provisioning Ethernet Services (CLI)
When provisioning Ethernet services, it is recommended to follow these guidelines:
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Use the same Service ID for all service fragments along the path of the service.
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Do not re-use the same Service ID within the same region. A region is defined as consisting of all PTP 850
devices having Ethernet connectivity between them.