Setting Up VSP
  • 29 Nov 2022
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Article Summary

The VSP function is used to reflect VSP (vendor-specific) frames to the sender.


Note: This function is to be used only with VSP when connecting to Layer-2 VSP actuator devices.

To set up the VSP function

  1. Access the page SOAM ▶CFM ▶ VSP ▶Configuration.

  2. Complete the required fields, then click Apply.

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

VSP Configuration (SOAM ▶CFM ▶VSP ▶Configuration)

ParameterDescription
EnableThe state of the instance (disabled by default).
MEG LevelThe MEG level of the reflector:
  • Frames with the MEG level equal to this setting are reflected.
  • Frames with the MEG level higher than this setting are forwarded.
Range: All, 0–7

Note: When All is selected, all frames are reflected.

Viewing VSP Results

To view VSP Results

  1. Access the page SOAM ▶CFM ▶ VSP ▶Results.
    Current VSP results are displayed.

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

VSP Results (SOAM ▶CFM ▶ VSP ▶Results)

ParameterDescription
IndexThe index assigned to the VSP instance.
Src MacThe MAC address for the remote unit (the source).
Dst MacThe MAC address for this unit's reception port (the destination).
VLAN IDThe VLAN ID of the VSP frames received.
MEG LevelThe MEG level of the VSP frames received.
Rx CountThe number of VSP frames received.
Tx CountThe number of VSP frames reflected.

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