Huawei Quidway S6700 series User Manual

4.5.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before testing the packet loss ratio on a physical link, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the data required for the
configuration. This will help you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
CAUTION
Forwarding of service data is affected after EFM OAM remote loopback is enabled. Enable EFM
OAM remote loopback on the link that need not forward service data.
You can perform the configuration task to detect the packet loss ratio on a link.
As shown in Figure 4-2, enable EFM OAM on Switch A and SwitchB and enable remote
loopback on XGE0/0/1 on Switch A. Send test packets from Switch A to SwitchB. You can get
the packet loss ratio on the link by observing the receiving of test packets on Switch A.
Figure 4-2 Diagram of testing the packet loss ratio on the link
XGE0/0/1
(Active mode)
XGE0/0/1
(Passive mode)
Test packets
Flow of test packets
SwitchB
EFM OAM
SwitchA
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before testing the packet loss ratio on the link, complete the following tasks:
l Configuring EFM OAM
Data Preparation
To test the packet loss ratio on the link, you need the following data.
No.
Data
1 Timeout period for remote loopback
2 Destination MAC address, VLAN ID, outbound interface, size, number, and sending
rate of test packets
Quidway S6700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Reliability 4 Ethernet OAM Configuration-EFM
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Huawei Quidway S6700 series Specifications

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Brand	Huawei
Model	Quidway S6700 series
Category	Network Router
Language	English