
Figure 2-6
Networking of Smart Link application
IP/MPLS
core
network
SwitchB
SwitchA
SwitchC
Smart Link group
Monitor Link group
User1
Eth0/0/1
Eth0/0/2
Eth0/0/3
Eth0/0/1
Eth0/0/3
Eth0/0/2
Eth0/0/1
User2
Active link
Inactive link
Monitor Link group
Smart Link group
Configuration Roadmap
The configuration roadmap is as follows:
1.
Configure Smart Link groups on Switch A and Switch C, and add uplink interfaces to the
groups.
2.
Configure Monitor Link groups on Switch A and Switch B.
3.
Enable Switch A and Switch C to send Flush packets.
4.
Enable Switch A and Switch C to receive Flush packets.
Data Preparation
To complete the configuration, you need the following data:
l
Numbers of interfaces on Switch A, Switch B, and Switch C
l
IDs of the Smart Link groups
l
Control VLAN ID and password contained in Flush packets
Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Reliability
2 Smart Link and Monitor Link Configuration
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