A Virtual Connection Endpoint (VCE) is an NFV-based interface that can be defined on the following Cisco devices:
- Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensors (GT, LX and LT models)
For detailed information about VCE parameters for a particular model of Assurance Sensor, see the user material or online help for that model. - Second generation modules (modules that are remote devices of a Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensor Control).
For detailed information about VCE parameters on Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensor Modules, see the Assurance Sensor Control Features and User Material.
VCEs are required to generate NFV-based probe sessions on the Legacy Orchestrator.
To set up a configuration job for a VCE
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Access the page Commission â–¶ Jobs.
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To add a new configuration job, click the
button (above the list of existing jobs). You can also:
- Copy a job by selecting it in the list and clicking the
button. - Edit an existing job by double-clicking the job in the list.
The Job configuration dialog is displayed.
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Set all common configuration job settings, as described in "Creating Configuration Jobs in GUI Mode" and in "Creating Configuration Jobs Using Data Sets".
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Select Virtual Connection in the left pane. The Virtual Connection tab is displayed in the right pane.
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Complete all fields of the Virtual Connection tab as required. Note that the Virtual Connection tab includes three sub-tabs. For more information on parameters, see the table below this procedure.
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Use the Add
button or Duplicate button to add VCEs as required.
Note: When duplicating a row, always select the row to duplicate before clicking the Duplicate button.
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Click Apply, then click Close.
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Click the Refresh
button to refresh the user interface.
Virtual Connection tab (Commission â–¶ Jobs)
VCE configuration
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| VCE name | A name that uniquely identifies the VCE on the Assurance Sensor or Assurance Sensor Module. |
| TP Type | Specifies the type of VCE. Possible values:
|
| L3 domain | The IP domain configured for the VCE can operate at Layer 3 as well as Layer 2. Possible values:
|
| TPID | The Tag Protocol Identifier. Specifies the type of VLAN-tagging used in the frames that will be handled by the VCE. Possible values:
|
| Frame type | Specifies the type of frames that will be handled by the VCE. Possible values:
|
| Relay action | Specifies the action to be performed on incoming frames. Possible values:
|
IPv4
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| DHCP | Enables (or disables) DHCP to obtain an IP address and gateway for the Assurance Sensor Module automatically. Allows the interface to act as a DHCP client and automatically obtain its IP address, DNS server and gateway settings from a DHCP server. |
| Use DHCP route info | Enables (or disables) the use of DHCP to assign routes to the VCE. |
| IP address | The IP address to assign to the VCE. Only used if DHCP is disabled (unchecked). |
| Network mask | The network mask associated with the IP address. |
| Default gateway | A default gateway address provides a shortcut for creating a default gateway through the route configuration. Only one default gateway can be set per Assurance Sensor Control. |
IPv6
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| IPv6 enable | Enable or disable IPv6 on the interface. |
| IPv6 Address | Static VCE IPv6 address, with prefix. |
| Subnet | The subnet to go with Address. |
| Default gateway | A default gateway address provides a shortcut for creating a default gateway through the IPv6 route configuration. Only one default gateway can be set per VCE. |
TP A
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| TP A | TP A is the incoming Terminal Point (TP) of the VCE. This field specifies how TP A will be connected:
|
| TP A Port | Specifies the port of the device to which TP A will be connected. You can click on the TP A Port field to view a list of all ports in the Legacy Orchestrator inventory. For Assurance Sensor Modules (connected to a Sensor Control), enter one of these values:
|
| TP A PCP Mapping | The Class of Service mapping (of type PCP) to be used for TP A. Enter an appropriate value. Typical values include:
|
| TP A L3 | Enables or disables the Layer 3 domain for TPA. |
| TP A VLAN ID | Specifies the VLAN ID associated with TP A. |
TP Z
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| TP Z | TP Z is the incoming Terminal Point (TP) of the VCE. This field specifies how TP Z will be connected:
|
| TP Z Port | The port to which TP Z will be connected. You can click on the TP Z Port field to view a list of all ports in the Legacy Orchestrator inventory. For Assurance Sensor Modules (connected to a Sensor Control), enter one of these values:
|
| TP Z PCP Mapping | The Class of Service mapping (of type PCP) to be used for TP Z. Enter an appropriate value. Typical values include:
|
| TP Z L3 | Enables or disables the Layer 3 domain for TP Z. |
| TP Z VLAN ID | Specifies the VLAN ID associated with TP Z. |
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