Linktrace, Protocols and standards, Cfd configuration task list – H3C Technologies H3C S3100 Series Switches User Manual
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Linktrace
Linktrace is responsible for identifying the path between the source MEP and the destination MEP. This
function is implemented in the following way: the source MEP multicasts linktrace messages (LTMs) to
the destination MEP. After receiving the messages, the destination MEP and the MIPs that the LTMs
pass send back linktrace reply messages (LTRs) to the source MEP. Based on the reply messages, the
source MEP can identify the path to the destination MEP. Note that LTMs are multicast frames while
LTRs are unicast frames.
Protocols and Standards
The CFD function is implemented in accordance with IEEE 802.1ag: Virtual Bridged Local Area
Networks Amendment 5: Connectivity Fault Management.
CFD Configuration Task List
For CFD to work properly, you should first design the network by performing the following tasks:
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Grade the MDs in the entire network, and define the boundary of each MD.
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Assign a name for each MD. Make sure that the same MD has the same name on different devices.
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Define the MA in each MD according to the VLAN you want to monitor.
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Assign a name for each MA. Make sure that the same MA in the same MD has the same name on
different devices.
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Determine the MEP list of each MA in each MD. Make sue that devices in the same MA maintain
the same MEP list.
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At the edges of MD and MA, MPs should be designed at the device port. MEPs can be designed on
devices or ports that are not at the edges.
Complete the following tasks to configure CFD:
Tasks
Remarks
Required
Configuring the CFD Protocol
Version
Optional
Required
Required
Configuring Basic CFD Settings
Configuring MIP Generation Rules
Required
Required
Optional
Optional