Chapter 6: Ethernet Services and Interfaces
Configuring Ethernet Service(s)
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Ethernet Services Points Overview
Service points are logical interfaces within a service. 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.
Each service point for a Point-to-Point or Multipoint service can be either a Service Access Point
(SAP) or a Service Network Point (SNP). A Point-to-Point service can also use Pipe service points.
An SAP is equivalent to a UNI in MEF terminology and defines the connection of the user
network with its access points. SAPs are used for Point-to-Point and Multipoint traffic services.
An SNP is equivalent to an NNI or E-NNI in MEF terminology and defines the connection
between the network elements in the user network. SNPs are used for Point-to-Point and
Multipoint traffic services.
A Pipe service point is used to create traffic connectivity between two ports in a port-based
manner (Smart Pipe). In other words, all the traffic from one port passes to the other port.
Management services utilize Management (MNG) service points.
A Point-to-Point or Multipoint service can hold up to 32 service points. A management service can
hold up to 30 service points.
The Ethernet Service Points Page
The Ethernet Service Points page is the starting point for configuring Ethernet service points.
To open the Ethernet Service Points page:
1.
Select Ethernet > Services. The Ethernet Services page opens (
2.
Select the relevant service in the Ethernet Services Configuration table.
3.
Click Service Points. The Ethernet Service Points page opens.