To configure a provider tunnel for a VPLS site
Purpose
When you configure an inclusive provider tunnel, multicast and broadcast Ethernet frames are always forwarded over a P2MP LSP, defined as the Inclusive Provider Multicast Service Interface (I-PMSI). When a provider tunnel is not configured, these frames are replicated at the ingress PE and a copy of each frame is forwarded over the P2P PW to each destination PE participating in the VPLS instance. Provider tunnels can be configured on VPLS and B-VPLS sites.
Note: Provider tunnels are supported on the 7750 SR-7, 7750 SR-12, 7750 SR-c4, 7750 SR-c12, 7750 SR-12E, and 7450 ESS NEs in all chassis modes, as well as on the 7540 ESS, provided all network IP interfaces are on IOM3/IMM ports (chassis mode D).
Steps
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Choose Manage→Service→Services from the NFM-P main menu. The Manage Services form opens. |
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Choose a VPLS and click Properties. The VPLS Service (Edit) form opens. |
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On the service tree, expand the site on which you want to configure a provider tunnel and click Properties. The VPLS Site (Edit) form opens. |
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Click on the Provider Tunnel tab and enable the Enable Provider Tunnel parameter. |
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Configure the required parameters. The LSP Template parameter is only configurable when the Type parameter is set to RSVP. The Administrative State parameter is configurable only when the LSP Template parameter has been configured. |
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Save the changes and close the forms. End of steps |