
Operation Manual – OAM
H3C S3610&S5510 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 1 OAM Configuration
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1.2 OAM Configuration
1.2.1 OAM Configuration Task List
Complete the following tasks to configure OAM:
Task
Remarks
Configuring Basic OAM Basic Functions
Required
Configuring the Periods and Thresholds for OAM Link
Error Event Detection
Optional
Optional
1.2.2 Configuring Basic OAM Basic Functions
Follow these steps to configure basic OAM functions:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Enter Ethernet port view
interface
interface-type
interface-number
—
Set OAM operating mode
oam mode
{
active
|
passive
}
Optional
The default is active OAM
mode.
Enable OAM on the
current port
oam enable
Required
OAM is disabled by
default.
After OAM is enabled, the
OAM entity tries to
establish OAM connection
with its peer.
Note:
z
OAM connections can be initiated only by OAM entities operating in active OAM
mode, while those operating in passive mode wait and respond to the connection
requests sent by their peers.
z
No OAM connection can be established between two OAM entities operating in
passive OAM mode.
z
With OAM enabled, you cannot change the OAM operating mode. To do so, you
need to disable OAM first.