Cisco Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(9)T
Ethernet Local Management Interface
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Prerequisites for Ethernet Local Management Interface
Business Requirements
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Ethernet OAM such as connectivity fault management (CFM) must be implemented and operational
on the service provider’s network.
on the service provider’s network.
Restrictions for Ethernet Local Management Interface
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Ethernet LMI relies on Ethernet CFM for the status of an EVC, the remote UNI identifier associated
with an EVC, and remote UNI status.
with an EVC, and remote UNI status.
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Ethernet LMI CE is available only on routing ports on routing platforms. For information about
Ethernet LMI PE functionality on switching platforms, see the
Ethernet LMI PE functionality on switching platforms, see the
chapter of the Cisco ME 3400 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Release
12.2(46)SE.
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Ethernet LMI in the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(9)T does not support autoconfiguration of CE
devices.
devices.
Information About Ethernet Local Management Interface
Before you set up Ethernet LMI, you should understand the following concepts:
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