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Introduction 9145E10G Ethernet Network Interface Device User’s Manual
Description
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1.1 Description
The 9145E10G is a Network Interface Device (NID) that is typically installed in customer prem-
ises at the User Network Interface (UNI) to provide demarcation between the customer network
and the service provider network.
In addition to providing a clear demarcation, the 9145E10G is an intelligent NID equipped with a
set of Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) and Layer 2 functions that allows Ser-
vice Providers to operate and maintain the Network Elements.
The 9145E10G placed at the UNI or NNI can terminate all types of Ethernet Services defined in
MEF 6.1, such as: Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL), Ethernet
Private LAN (EP-LAN), Ethernet Virtual Private LAN (EVP-LAN), etc.
Figure 1-1. 9145E10G Ethernet Network Interface Device
Chapter 1
Introduction