Huawei Quidway S6700 series User Manual

2.6 Configuration Examples
This section provides several configuration examples of the Smart Link.
2.6.1 Example for Configuring Basic Functions of Smart Link
Networking Requirements
As shown in Figure 2-4, the user-side network is connected to the metropolitan area network
(MAN) in dual-homing mode to guarantee the reliability of the network. In addition, ensure
rapid switching of traffic over the standby link when the active link fails so that the duration of
service interruption is limited to several milliseconds.
Figure 2-4 Networking for configuring basic functions of Smart Link
SwitchC
SwitchB
XGE0/0/1
XGE0/0/2
SwitchA
XGE0/0/1
XGE0/0/1
Smart Link group
Active link
Inactive link
Configuration Roadmap
The configuration roadmap is as follows:
1. Configure the Smart Link group on Switch A and add the uplink interfaces to the Smart
Link group.
2. Enable revertive switching on Switch A.
3. Enable Switch A to send Flush packets.
4. Enable Switch B and Switch C to receive Flush packets.
5. Enable the Smart Link group on Switch A.
Data Preparation
To complete the configuration, you need the following data:
Quidway S6700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Reliability 2 Smart Link and Monitor Link Configuration
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Huawei Quidway S6700 series Specifications

General

Brand	Huawei
Model	Quidway S6700 series
Category	Network Router
Language	English