Setting Up Ethernet Services

You can create and manage Ethernet services through the Traffic menus. The major steps required to create or manage services are:

1. Define Filters (Classify Traffic): The system is designed in a way that the traffic must first be classified before sending it to any service creation function (Service mapping, bandwidth profile or filters). Three different types of filters can be defined:

• Layer-2 filters and IPv4 filters. "Defining Filters".
• VID Sets. "Setting Up VID Sets"

3. Define Service Attributes:

• Define bandwidth profiles. "Setting Up Bandwidth Regulators".
• Define CoS mapping: Sets VLAN priority based on DSCP, IP Precedence or PCP values of the ingress frame. "Setting Up CoS Profiles".
• Define bandwidth regulator sets. "Setting Up Bandwidth Regulator Sets".

4. Create the Service ("Setting Up Traffic Policies"):

• Select the filter that you defined in the first step.
• Select the action to be applied to the traffic flow defined by the filter (Drop or Permit Traffic).
• Assign or select one or more of the following characteristics:
• EVC Mapping (encapsulation, Ethertype, VLAN ID)
• CoS Mapping (PCP action, Type, CoS profile or default mapping)
• Bandwidth profile (Regulator set if CoS Mapping is Preserve or Map, single Regulator (bandwidth profile) for default mapping or direct CoS mapping

To view a summary of the policy configurations, access the page Traffic ▶Policies.

Setting Up VID Sets

A VID set comprises one or more VLANs grouped in a logical entity. You can define VID sets for each traffic stream (Traffic-1, Traffic-2, Traffic-3 and Traffic-4) to classify the incloming traffic before sending it to the service creation function.

Once a VID set is created, you can apply it to traffic policies as a filter.

VLAN Filtering

You can create VLAN filters using the VLAN type field (S-VLAN or C-VLAN) and VLAN ID or Range.

When using VLAN filtering, you also need to select the VLAN (inner or outer VLAN) for
filtering the traffic for each policy list, e.g. Traffic-8.

To enable VLAN filtering

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Configuration.

2. Select which VLAN you want to filter on for each policy list, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, "Traffic Configuration (System ▶Configuration ▶Traffic ▶Rate)".

Viewing VID Sets

To view all current VID sets

1. Access the page Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VID Sets.
   The VID sets are displayed in a grid, grouped by policy list.
   

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   Note: No VID sets are defined by default.

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2. Click the name of a policy list to view its associated VID sets in the bottom half of the
   page.

3. To filter the VID sets for a given policy list results on the name, type, state, policy or size,
   use the VLAN Type and Filter controls, then click Search. The use of wildcards is supported.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

VID Sets (Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VID Sets)
Policy Lists

VID Sets

Adding or Editing VID Sets

To add or edit a VID set

1. Access the page Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VID Sets.

2. Click Add to add a new VID set or click the Name of an existing VID set to edit its settings.
   The VID Set page appears.

3. Complete or update the required fields, then click Apply.
   

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   Note: When changing VIDs from an in-use VID set (VID set associated to an active policy), the following message will be displayed "Configuration changes are service affecting. Are you sure you want to proceed?". Click OK to proceed with your changes or Cancel to go back to the previous screen.

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   For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Adding or Editing VID Sets (Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VID Sets)

Viewing VLAN IDs

To view the VLAN IDs’ mapping state

1. Access the page Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VLAN IDs.
   The mapping stage of all VLAN IDs is displayed.

Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VLAN IDs

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following tables.

VLAN IDs (Traffic ▶VLAN ▶VLAN IDs)
Policy Lists

VLAN IDs

Setting Up Bandwidth Regulators

You can set up bandwidth profiles (and the corresponding bandwidth regulators to enforce
them) through the Traffic ▶Regulators ▶Configuration page. Compared to shaping, traffic regulation can easily scale to a high number of services per port.

The regulators you define are used to share token between services. The number of traffic regulators that can be defined varies, depending on the model you are using. Once a bandwidth regulator has been created, you can apply it to traffic policies ("Setting Up Ethernet Services").

To set up a bandwidth regulator

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Regulators ▶Configuration.
   A summary of all existing bandwidth regulators is displayed.
   

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   Note: No bandwidth regulators are defined by default.

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2. Click Add to add a new bandwidth regulator or click the Name of an existing bandwidth regulator to edit its settings.
   The New Regulator Configuration page is displayed.

3. Complete the required fields, then click Add.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Regulator Configuration (Traffic ▶Regulators ▶Configuration)

Setting Up Bandwidth Regulator Sets

A bandwidth regulator set is used to regulate traffic bandwidth based on the value of the following information of the incoming frames:

• PCP: p-bits in 802.1Q / 802.1Q-in-Q tags.
• IP Precedence: IP precedence bits in the IPv4 ToS byte or in the IPv6 Traffic Class byte.
• DSCP: DSCP bits in the IPv4 ToS byte or in the IPv6 Traffic Class byte.

Once a bandwidth regulator set has been created, you can assign it to traffic policies for rate enforcement based on the map type being used. ("Setting Up Ethernet Services").

Before configuring a bandwidth regulator set, you must first set up a number of traffic regulators ("Setting Up Bandwidth Regulators").

To configure the bandwidth regulator set, you must assign in the mapping table, a traffic regulator (to a specific PCP, IP precedence or DSCP value. This table has N rows, where N depends on the type of the regulator set. If the type is PCP or IP precedence, then N=8. If the type is DSCP, N=64.

To configure a bandwidth regulator set

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Mapping ▶Bandwidth Regulator Sets.
   A listing of the existing bandwidth regulator sets is displayed. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the table at the end of this procedure.

2. Click the Add button to add a new bandwidth regulator sets or click the name of an existing bandwidth regulator set to edit its settings.

3. Complete the required fields, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

BWR Set Configuration (Traffic ▶Mapping ▶Bandwidth Regulator Sets)

Setting Up CoS Profiles

A CoS profile is used to map an input frame to a Layer-2 class of service based on the conformance level (Green/Yellow) of the incoming traffic and on the value of the following information of the incoming frames:

• PCP: p-bits in 802.1Q / 802.1Q-in-Q tags.
• IP Precedence: IP precedence bits in the IPv4 ToS byte or in the IPv6 Traffic Class byte.
• DSCP: DSCP bits in the IPv4 ToS byte or in the IPv6 Traffic Class byte.

Once a CoS profile is created, you can apply it to traffic policies for CoS mapping and bandwidth policing. "Setting Up Ethernet Services".

To set up the CoS profile, you need to assign in the mapping table, a class of service value (0–7) to the outgoing traffic based on the conformance level (Green/Yellow) of the incoming traffic and on the mapping entry. The mapping table has N rows, where N depends on the type of the CoS profile. If the CoS profile type is PCP or IP precedence then N=8. If the CoS profile is a DSCP, N=64.

To set up a CoS profile

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Mapping ▶CoS Profiles.
   A list of existing CoS profiles is displayed. Four commonly-used profiles have been preconfigured.

2. Click the Add button to add a new CoS profile or click the Name of an existing CoS profile to edit its settings.

3. Complete the required fields, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

CoS Profile Configuration (Traffic ▶Mapping ▶CoS Profiles)

Setting Up Port CoS-to-PCP Mapping

A port CoS mapping is used to control the class of service assigned to the outer VLAN tag of input frames on which a dual VLAN tag action (e.g. push-push or push-replace) was applied in the unit. There is one configurable port CoS mapping for each physical or logical (LAG) port in the system.

The Port CoS mapping defines how to map the PCP (Priority Code Point) value of the outer VLAN tag based on the conformance level (Green/Yellow) of the outgoing frame and on the PCP value of its inner VLAN tag.
The mapping configuration is a translation table from one Service Provider's priority scheme to another's. Consequently, if you are not putting traffic through multiple Service Providers' networks, you do not need to modify the values in this page.

To configure port CoS mapping values

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Mapping ▶Port CoS Mappings.
   The Port CoS Mapping Configuration page opens. All the unit’s physical ports and logical (LAG) ports are listed in a grid.

2. Click a port or LAG from the list to select it and configure its port CoS mapping.
   The port’s CoS-to-PCP mapping details are displayed.

3. Use the information in the table below to configure the port’s CoS-to-PCP mapping details, then click Apply.

The system returns to the listing of ports in the previous page.

Port CoS-to-PCP Mappings (Traffic ▶Mapping ▶Port CoS Mappings)

CoS → PCP Mappings Table

Setting Up Traffic Policies

Once you have set up the filters, bandwidth regulators, CoS profiles, queues, envelopes and bandwidth regulator sets, you are ready to assign them to a traffic policy so they can become a service.

To set up a traffic policy

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Policies ▶Configuration.
   The Policy Lists page opens. The configuration for the selected traffic flow are displayed.
   

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   Note: Users can click on the arrow buttons (Next and Previous), located on either side of the Apply or Rest buttons, to sort through policies.

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2. Select the appropriate traffic flow from the Policy Lists frame by clicking its name.
   The configuration information is refreshed onscreen. The details for Traffic-n pertain to Port-n.

3. Apply filter to search through the list.

4. Click a policy index number from the Policy Configuration – Traffic-n frame.
   The Traffic-n [n-x] Policy Configuration page opens.

5. Use the information in the table "Policy Configuration (Traffic ▶Policies ▶Configuration)" and the steps below to configure the traffic policy, then click Apply.
   

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   Notes:
   The fields available for configuration vary, depending on the Encapsulation and the PCP action you select.
   When making changes to any parameter of an active policy, the following message will be displayed "Configuration changes are service affecting. Are you sure you want to proceed?". Click OK to proceed with your changes or Cancel to go back to the previous screen.

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Traffic ▶Policies ▶Configuration

To edit a traffic policy

1. Enable the Policy , then select the Outgoing Port and Queuing Profile to which the policy applies by making a selection in each of the drop-down lists.

2. Select the Filter type and Filter to classify traffic and the required Action.

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   Note: Only the traffic matching the filter will have the rules applied to it. The maximum number of traffic policies using a specific filter (L2, IPv4 or IPv6) or a specific VID set is limited by the type of unit you use. Refer to your unit’s datasheet for the maximum number of specific filters possible for traffic policies.

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3. Select the EVC mapping encapsulation option and the required EVC mapping parameters. "EVC Encapsulation Options".

4. Select the PCP action for CoS mapping to perform if required. Refer to PCP Action
   Options.

5. If you selected the PCP action MAP or Preserve , enable one or two traffic mapping choices, select the Type of traffic mapping to perform, select the CoS Profile to apply and select the bandwidth Regulator Set to apply.

6. If you selected the PCP action MAP or Preserve , enable one or two traffic mapping choices, select the Type of traffic mapping to perform, select the CoS Profile to apply and select the bandwidth Regulator Set to apply.

7. If you selected the PCP action Direct, complete the Direct mapping parameters.

8. Enable the Monitoring port, if required, then choose the port to which traffic is forwarded for monitoring from the drop-down list.

9. (Optional) Enter a name for the flow.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Policy Configuration (Traffic ▶Policies ▶Configuration)

EVC Mapping

CoS Mapping

Default/Direct Bandwidth Regulator

The offers flexibility with regards to how port combinations are configured in its traffic policies; however, not all port combinations are possible.

EVC Encapsulation Options

Use the encapsulation options to perform EVC mapping actions.

None

Use this option when no VLAN ID manipulation is required for the selected traffic flow and you want to regulate bandwidth based on PCP, IP precedence or DSCP values.

The table below shows the valid configurations of the first and second choices.

Options for an Encapsulation of NONE

Preserve VLAN – New CFI/PCP

Use this option to keep the VLAN tag and permit modification of the CFI/PCP values. The PCP action Preserve is not supported by this encapsulation option. When using this option, you may select a PCP action for CoS mapping if required.

Push

Use this option to push (add) a VLAN tag onto an untagged frame or push an outer tag (Q-in-Q) onto a tagged frame. When using the Push option, you may select a PCP action for CoS mapping if required. "PCP Action Options".

Push & Preserve

Use this option to push the specified VLAN tag onto an untagged frame. If the frame is already tagged, the VLAN ID in the outer tag of the frame is passed on to the tag that is added on top of it. When using the Push & Preserve option, you may select a PCP action for CoS mapping if required.

Push & Push

Use this option to push the specified VLAN tags (Q-in-Q) onto a tagged or untagged frame. When using the Push & Push option, you may select the PCP action for CoS mapping if required.

Push & Replace

Add a new outer VLAN tag and replace the inner VLAN tag with the information provided by the Ethertype and VLAN ID. When using the Push & Replace option, you may select the PCP action for CoS mapping if required.

Replace

This action is similar to the Push action but rather than adding a new VLAN tag, it replaces the VLAN tag with the information provided by Ethertype and VLAN ID parameters. The PCP action Preserve is not supported by this encapsulation option. However, the user can use the PCP action Map and the default 8P0D-8P0D CoS profile to preserve the incoming PCP value.

Pop

Use this option to remove the outer VLAN tag.

Pop & Replace

Use this option to pop the outer VLAN tag and replace the inner VLAN tag with the information provided by Ethertype and VLAN ID parameters. The PCP action Preserve is not supported by this encapsulation option. However, the user can use the PCP action Map and the default 8P0D-8P0D CoS Profile to preserve the incoming PCP value.

Pop & Pop

Use this option to remove two VLAN tags (Q-in-Q). When using the Pop & Pop option, you may select a PCP action for CoS mapping if required.

PCP Action Options

Use the PCP action options to perform different Priority Code Point actions.

Preserve

Use this option to copy the PCP values from the first VLAN (if any) to the pushed VLAN tag. If the frame is not tagged, you may map the PCP values from an IP precedence / DSCP CoS profile. It is also possible to select a bandwidth regulator set for bandwidth policing.

The table below shows the valid configurations of the first and second choices for this
encapsulation option.

Options for the PCP Action PRESERVE

Direct

Use this option to force PCP values to the default green or yellow values based on the result of the bandwidth regulator or the pre-marking color. The pre-marking color red is ignored if the default bandwidth regulator is disabled.

Map

Use this option to map and regulate traffic based on PCP, IP precedence or DSCP values. The first and second choices can be used.

The table below shows the valid configurations of the first and second choices.

Options for the PCP Action MAP

Viewing a Summary of the Policy Configurations

Use this page to view how the unit's traffic policies have been configured.
Filters based on VID sets use direct access to identify the corresponding policy for an incoming frame. Each frame’s VLAN ID is analyzed and the value of the VLAN ID is used to directly access the appropriate policy to apply.

To view a summary of the policy configurations

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Policies ▶Configuration.
   A listing of all policies associated with the unit is displayed.
   The total number of traffic policies found in the system is given in the lower-left corner of the page, as well as the index values of the items currently displayed on-screen (for example, [1–25] of 250). Use the page navigation links in the lower-right corner of the page to move between the pages of results.

2. (Optional) Click the name in the Policy Lists to view the summary of the policy configurations of a particular port.

3. (Optional) Select a filter, using the drop-down menu, and enter a corresponding keyword in the text field to search through policy list.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Policy (Traffic ▶Policies ▶Configuration)
Policy List

Policy Configuration

To view a summary of the policy statistics

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Policies ▶Statistics.
   A listing of all policy statistics associated with the unit is displayed. The total number of traffic policies found in the system is given in the lower-left corner of the page, as well as the index values of the items currently displayed on-screen (for example, [1–25] of 250). Use the page navigation links in the lower-right corner of the page to move between the pages of results.

2. (Optional) Click the name in the Policy Lists to view the summary of the policy statistics of a particular port.

3. (Optional) Select a filter, using the drop-down menu, and enter a corresponding keyword in the text field to search through policy list

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Policy (Traffic ▶Policies ▶Statistics)
Policy List

Policy Statistics

Viewing Traffic Regulator Statistics

You can view a summary and detailed traffic regulator statistics for each traffic regulator, including accepted bytes, dropped bytes, and counters that break down CIR and EIR traffic.

To view traffic regulator statistics

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Regulators ▶Statistics to view the statistics summary of all traffic regulators.

2. Click the Regulator name to view detailed statistics of the selected traffic regulator.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Bandwidth Regulator Statistics (Traffic ▶Regulators ▶Statistics)

Understanding Traffic Shaping via H-QoS

Traffic shaping is used to reduce traffic burstiness for an outgoing interface by delaying some or all frames. It is commonly applied at the network edges to control traffic entering the network. With shaping, you can control the volume of traffic being sent into a network during a specified period (bandwidth throttling) or the maximum rate at which the traffic is sent (rate limiting). Traffic shaping can be performed in both directions: from the UNI to the network and from the network to the UNI. For details, see Setting Up Traffic Shaping.

With the GT Performance Element, traffic shaping is achieved through Hierarchical Quality of Service. Quality of Service (QoS) is a way to optimize and/or guarantee traffic performance by differentiating between high- and lower priority traffic and treating each differently. Traffic is differentiated by means of its assigned Class of Service, based on the value of the PCP field in its Ethernet frames. With QoS, the latency of high-priority traffic is improved through accelerated transmission to the network.

Hierarchical QoS (H-QoS) is an extension of traditional QoS because it increases the usable bandwidth for lower classes of services by recycling the unused bandwidth (tokens) left over from higher classes of service.

Multiple levels of Class of Service can be created:

• The first level is quality of service per Class of Service for a single customer service.
• The second level is quality of service for all Classes of Service for a single customer service.

Because of the possibility to share bandwidth between classes of services, H-QoS is the preferred approach over traditional QoS. The GT Performance Element includes an MEF 10.3 H-QoS bandwidth sharing implementation.

In the figure below, three classes of service share the same total bandwidth. Bandwidth sharing enables bandwidth to be handed down from higher classes of service to lower classes of service.

In this example of MEF token sharing, a coupling flag (CF) is used to share unused bandwidth (shown as a dotted line) from either Excess Information Rate (EIR) traffic or Committed Information Rate (CIR) traffic with a lower Class of Service.

The bandwidth profile algorithm that enables sharing unused bandwidth between flows inside an EVC is defined by the MEF 10.3 (the MEF uses the term envelope).

Setting Up H-QoS

Implementing H-QoS involves multiple configuration tasks, as listed below:

• Configure queues to handle the unit’s H-QoS traffic, as described in Configuring Queues for H-QoS.
• Create queuing profiles for each port or LAG on the unit, as described in Configuring HQoS Queuing Profiles.
• Create envelopes (EVC), which define MEF 10.3 token sharing between flows, as described in Creating a Shaping Envelope.
• Create a policy to refer to a queue profile that maps traffic on a queue, as described in Setting Up Ethernet Services.

Understanding BLUE

The BLUE algorithm is used by the shapers for queue management.

BLUE is an enhancement to the RED congestion avoidance algorithm; it offers the same benefits as RED and provides similar queue monitoring. The main difference between BLUE and RED is that BLUE also uses the queue packet loss and utilization history. Its use of a drop probability is more friendly with TCP global synchronization and reduces the number of TCP retransmissions.

Each shaper uses BLUE to manage queues based on link use. It maintains a marking probability (pm) that is used to either mark or drop the frames. If the queue is continually dropping the frames, pm is increased by the factor d1. If the queue is empty or link is idle, pm is decreased by the factor d2.

BLUE uses also freeze_time, which determines the time interval between two successive updates of pm. It allows the changes in the marking probability to take effect before the value is updated again. The BLUE algorithm is expressed as follows:

Upon Qlen > L1) event:
if ( ( now - last_update) > freeze_time )
pm := pm + d1
last_update := now
Upon Qlen < L2event:
if ( ( now - last_update) > freeze_time)
pm := pm - d2
last_update := now

To disable the BLUE algorithm
You might need to disable BLUE if your test equipment does not support it.

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper.
   The Traffic Shaping Port Shaper Configuration page is displayed.

2. Click the traffic shaper Name to edit its settings.

3. Remove the check mark from the Enable box, then click Apply.

Configuring Queues for H-QoS

The Skylight element GT has six dedicated queues per port, as well as 12 user-assignable queues. When in LAG mode, the queues dedicated to the LAG’s ports are unavailable because the LAG’s own queues are used instead.

To configure queues for H-QoS

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queue ▶Configuration.
   The Traffic Shaping Queue Configuration page opens. All the unit’s queues are listed in a grid.

2. Select a queue from the list to configure by clicking it.
   The queue’s details are displayed.

3. Use the information in the table below to configure the queue, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Queue Settings (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queue ▶Configuration)

Queue Scheduling

Bandwidth Profile Parameters

Queue Management Parameters

Viewing Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics

You can view a summary and detailed statistics for each traffic-shaping queue.
To view a summary of statistics for all traffic-shaping queues

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queue ▶Statistics.
   The Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics page opens. All the unit’s queues are listed in a grid. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Tip: To edit a specific queue or view its details, select the queue from the list by clicking it.
To clear the statistics in the Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics page, click the Clear button on the right side of the table header.

Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queue ▶Statistics)

You can view a summary and detailed statistics for each traffic-shaping queue.

To view detailed statistics for a traffic-shaping queue

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queue ▶Statistics.
   The Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics page opens. All the unit’s queues are listed in a grid.

2. Select the queue from the list whose statistics you wish to view by clicking it.
   The queue’s details are displayed. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.
   Tip: To clear the statistics in the Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics page, click the Clear button located above the queue details. To obtain the latest statistics from the unit, click the Refresh button located beside the Clear button. Select the Poll Every n Seconds box and enter the number of seconds between each time the statistics are automatically refreshed.

Traffic Shaping Queue Detailed Statistics (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queue ▶Statistics)

Configuring H-QoS Queuing Profiles

To configure an H-QoS queuing profile

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queuing Profile.
   The Traffic Shaping Queuing Profile page opens. All profiles created for this unit are listed in a grid.

2. Do one of these actions:

• Select an existing profile from the list by clicking it.
• Click Add to create a new profile.
  The queuing profile's details are displayed.

Tip: To only display the profiles associated with a single port or LAG, make a selection in the Port drop-down list.

3. Use the information in the table below to configure the H-QoS queuing profile, then click Apply.

To delete a queuing profile

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Queuing Profile.
   The Traffic Shaping Queuing Profile page opens. All profiles created for this unit are listed in a grid.

2. Select the profile to delete from the list by clicking it.
   The queuing profile’s details are displayed.

3. Click Delete.
   The selected queuing profile is permanently deleted; you are not prompted to confirm your actions.

Creating a Shaping Envelope

To create a shaping envelope

You can create from one to six bandwidth profile envelopes using the six dedicated port queues that belong to each port. For example, you can create one bandwidth profile envelope with six queues, six bandwidth profile envelopes with one queue each, or any combination in between.

The same logic applies to the pool of 12 user-assignable queues. You can create combinations ranging from 12 bandwidth profile envelopes of one queue, to a single bandwidth profile envelope of 12 queues.

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Envelope.
   The Traffic Shaping Envelope Configuration page opens. All envelopes created for this unit are listed in a grid.

2. Do one of these actions:

   • Select an existing envelope from the list by clicking it.
   • Click Add to create a new envelope.

     The envelope’s details are displayed.

Tip: To only display the envelopes associated with a single port, make a selection in the Port drop-down list at the upper-left corner of the page.

3. Use the information in the table below to configure the envelope, then click Apply.

Traffic Shaping Envelope Settings (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Envelope)

To delete an envelope

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Envelope.
   The Traffic Shaping Envelope Configuration page opens. All envelopes created for this unit are listed in a grid.

2. Select the envelope to delete from the list by clicking it.
   The envelope’s details are displayed.

3. Click Delete.
   The selected envelope is permanently deleted; you are not prompted to confirm your actions. The system returns to the listing of envelopes in the previous page.

Configuring a Port Shaper

Use the Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper page to view and configure the shaping parameters assigned to outgoing ports.

To view a summary of the outgoing ports' shaping parameters

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper.
   The Traffic Shaping Port Shaper Configuration page opens. All the unit’s outgoing ports are listed in a grid. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.
   Tip: To edit a specific port's bandwidth profile parameters or view its details, select the port from the list by clicking it.

Traffic Shaping Port Shaper Configuration (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper)

Use the Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper page to view and configure the shaping parameters of outgoing ports.

To configure a traffic-shaping port shaper

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper.
   The Traffic Shaping Port Shaper Configuration page opens. All the unit’s outgoing ports are listed in a grid.

2. Select the outgoing port from the list that you wish to configure by clicking it.
   The outgoing port’s details are displayed.

3. Make your changes, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Traffic Shaping Port Shaper Configuration (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Shaper)

Bandwidth Profile Parameters

Viewing Traffic Shaping OAM Queue Statistics

Each outgoing port has five queues reserved for specific Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) usage. The OAM queues are as follows:

• CPU
• Monitor1
• Monitor2
• Packet Generator
• Loopback

You can view a summary and detailed statistics for each traffic-shaping OAM queue.

To view a summary of statistics for all traffic-shaping OAM queues

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶OAM Queue Statistics.
   The Traffic Shaping OAM Queue Statistics page opens. All the unit’s OAM queues are listed in a grid. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.
   

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   Note: For each column in the table, the number of frames, bytes and the bit rate (expressed in Mbps) are displayed. The average CIR and EIR bit rates (expressed in Mbps) that you configured are also shown.

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Tip: To edit a specific queue or view its details, select the queue from the list by clicking it. To clear the statistics in the Traffic Shaping OAM Queue Statistics page, click the Clear button.

Traffic Shaping OAM Queue Statistics (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶OAM Queue Statistics)

To view detailed statistics for a traffic-shaping queue

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶OAM Queue Statistics.
   The Traffic Shaping OAM Queue Statistics page opens. All the unit’s queues are listed in a grid.

2. Select the queue from the list whose statistics you wish to view by clicking it. The queue’s details are displayed. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.
   Tip: To clear the statistics in the Traffic Shaping Queue Statistics page, click the Clear button located above the queue details.
   To obtain the latest statistics from the unit, click the Refresh button located beside the Clear button.

Traffic Shaping OAM Queue Detailed Statistics (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶OAM Queue Statistics)

Configuring Default Queuing Profiles

The default queuing profiles are used to map traffic to a queue based on the internal CoS value assigned to the data frames. Each default queuing profile is associated with an output port and contains a map of all possible CoS values (0-7) to either one or several queues.

To edit a default queuing profile

1. Access the page Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Default Queuing Profile.
   The Traffic Shaping Default Queuing Profile page opens. All default profiles for this unit are listed in a grid. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

2. Select the default queuing profile from the list that you wish to edit by clicking it.
   The queuing profile’s details are displayed.

3. Use the information in the table to configure the default queuing profile, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following tables.

Traffic Shaping Default Queuing Profile (Traffic ▶Shaping ▶Port ▶Default Queuing
Profile)

CoS Mappings