MEF 16

Ethernet Local Management Interface (E-LMI)

MEF 16 is a specification document developed by the Technical Committee of the MEF.

Abstract:

"This document specifies the network management requirements to be met by Provider Edge Metro Ethernet Network Elements supporting Ethernet Service Phase 1[MEF10] providing Carrier Class Ethernet Servicestechnical specification addresses the E-LMI protocol. The E-LMI protocol is based on ITU-T Q.933, X.36 and other relevant recommendations as well as Frame Relay Local Management Interface (FR-LMI) Implementation Agreement document defined by the Frame Relay Forum and related ITU-T recommendations. The E-LMI procedures and protocol are used for enabling auto configuration of the CE to sup-port Metro Ethernet services. The E-LMI protocol also provides UNI and EVC status informa-tion to the CE. The UNI and EVC information enables automatic configuration of CE operation based upon the Metro Ethernet Network configuration."

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