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Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, Cisco MGX 8830, and Cisco MGX 8880 Configuration Guide
Release 5.0.10, OL-3845-01 Rev. B0, August 16, 2004
Chapter 3 Provisioning PXM1E Communication Links
Quickstart Provisioning Procedures
1 SVC = switched virtual circuits
2 SPVC = soft permanent virtual circuit
3 AINI = ATM Inter-Network Interface
4 IISP = Interim Inter-Switch Protocol
5 XLMI = Extended Link Management Interface
The configuration differences between these types of connections are often as simple as an additional
command or a different set of command options. To eliminate redundancy and help experienced users
complete configuration procedures quickly, this chapter uses configuration quickstarts and task
descriptions to explain how to configure connections.
The first time you configure a connection type, use the quickstart procedure to see the order of tasks to
complete, and then read the task descriptions for detailed instructions.
Note
For all commands in this chapter, refer to the Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM45/PXM1E), Cisco MGX 8950,
Cisco MGX 8830, and Cisco MGX 8880 Command Reference, Release 5 for detailed information.
Note
Before you start configuring ATM connections, complete the general switch configuration as described
in
Chapter 2, “Configuring General Switch Features.”
Some of the procedures described in this chapter
will not work if the switch has not been set up properly.
Quickstart Provisioning Procedures
The following sections present abbreviated procedures that you can use to configure lines and provision
connections.
Line Configuration Quickstart
The quickstart procedure in this section provides a summary of the tasks required to prepare PXM1E
cards and lines for configuration as ATM trunks and lines. This procedure is provided as an overview
and as a quick reference for those who already have configured Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E) and
Cisco MGX 8830 switches.
IISP
4
links
IISP links enable connectivity between two independent PNNI networks and block the
PNNI database exchange so the two networks remain independent. IISP is the predecessor
to AINI and should be used only when AINI is not supported on one or both ends of the link.
XLMI
5
links
XLMI links connect PNNI networks to AutoRoute networks. XLMI links enable the
expansion of AutoRoute networks using PNNI, and they facilitate migration from
AutoRoute networking to PNNI.
Table 3-1
PXM1E Link and Connection Types (continued)
PXM1E Link or Connection Type Description