A Virtual Connection Endpoint (VCE) is an NFV-based interface that can be defined on the following Accedian devices:
- Skylight elements (GT, GX, LX and LT models)
For detailed information about VCE parameters for a particular model of Skylight element, see the user guide or online help for that model. - Second generation modules (modules that are remote devices of a Skylight sensor: control)
For detailed information about VCE parameters on Skylight sensor: modules, see the
Skylight sensor: control User Guide or online help.
VCEs are required to generate NFV-based probe sessions on the Skylight 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 Skylight element or Skylight 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 Skylight 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 Skylight 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 Skylight orchestrator inventory. For Skylight 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 Skylight orchestrator inventory. For Skylight 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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