Setting Up Virtual Connection Endpoints (VCEs)

Updated on 30 Mar 2022
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To view a summary of existing VCEs

Access Virtual Connection ▶VCE ▶Configuration.

A list of all existing VCEs and their current status is displayed.

Note: A type Tunnel VCE will create an implicit VCA which can be included within another VCA. Also, a VCE with both TP A and TP Z ports configured as external will generate an implicit VCA.

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

VCE Configuration and Status (Virtual Connection ▶VCE ▶Configuration)

Parameter	Description
VCE Name	A name that uniquely identifies the VCE on the Skylight element: LX.
TPID	The TPID (Tag Protocol Identifier). Specifies the type of VLANtagging used in the frames that will be handled by this VCE. Available tag protocol options are: 0x8100: C-VLAN 0x88a8: S-VLAN 0x9100: T-VLAN
TP A	The TP A is the Terminal Point interface. Can be: Internal: Used to identify the TP as being connected to another VCE. External: Used to identify the TP as being connected to an external port.
TP A VID	Used to indicate the VLANIDs expected for this VCE configuration. When Frame Type is 'all-to-one', this value is irrelevant, and '---' is displayed.
TP Z	The TP Z is the Terminal Point interface. Can be: Internal: Used to identify the TP as being connected to another VCE. External: Used to identify the TP as being connected to an external port.
TP Z VID	TP Z VID is applicable when 'vid-relay-action' is set to 'translate' or 'tag'. Only a single value for the VID may be specified.
Component ID	The ID of the Component into which the VCE will be attached. Specifying 0 indicates that the system shall automatically assign a component ID.

To add a new VCE or edit an existing VCE

CAUTION: Before you can add a VCE to a Skylight module, you must add a standard logical interface to it. For details, see "Configuring Logical Interfaces".

Access Virtual Connection ▶VCE ▶Configuration.
A list of all existing VCEs and their current status is displayed.
Click Add to create a new VCE or click the Name of an existing VCE to edit its settings.

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