Cisco ASR 1000 Series Software Configuration Guide

PurposeCommand or Action
(Optional) Configures maintenance data link (MDL) messages, that communicate
information between the local and remote ports. MDL configuration is valid
only with C-bit framing.
Router(config-controller)# mdl {string
{eic | fic | generator | lic | pfi | port |
unit} string} | {transmit {idle-signal |
path | test-signal}}
Step 6
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mdl string specifies the type of identification information to be included
in the MDL messages:
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eic string specifies the Equipment Identification Code, up to 10
characters.
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fic string specifies the Frame Identification Code, up to 10 characters.
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generator string specifies the Generator Number for test-signal
messages, up to 38 characters.
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lic string is the Location Identification Code, up to 11 characters.
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pfi string specifies the Path Facility Identification Code for path
messages, up to 38 characters.
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port string is the port number for idle-signal messages, up to 38
characters.
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unit string specifies the Unit Identification Code, up to 6 characters.
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mdl transmit specifies the type of MDL messages to transmit:
◦ idle-signal—Enables idle-signal messages.
◦ path—Enables path messages.
◦ test-signal—Enables test-signal messages.
Returns to the global configuration mode.Router(config-controller)# exit
Step 7
Configuring a SPA Port for the T3 Mode
To configure a SPA port for the E3 mode, perform the following steps:
The E3 mode is not supported in Cisco IOS XE Release 3.4.0S. Effective from Cisco IOS XE Release
3.5.0S, support for ATM on the clear-channel E3 mode has been introduced. Mixed configuration of both
the T3 mode and the E3 mode simultaneously is not supported on the SPA-2CHT3-CE-ATM.
Note
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers SIP and SPA Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS
XE Everest 16.5
494 OL-14127-17
Configuring the Circuit Emulation over Packet Shared Port Adapter
Configuring a SPA Port for the T3 Mode

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Specifications

General

Series	ASR 1000
Category	Network Router
Operating System	Cisco IOS XE
Memory	Up to 64 GB
Interfaces	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	AC or DC options
Dimensions	Varies by model
Encryption	IPsec, SSL
Storage	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
MTBF	Varies by model