Figure 2-6 Networking of Smart Link application
IP/MPLS
core
network
SwitchB
SwitchA
SwitchC
Smart Link group
Monitor Link group
User1
XGE0/0/1
XGE0/0/2
XGE0/0/3
XGE0/0/1
XGE0/0/3
XGE0/0/2
XGE0/0/1
User2
Active link
Inactive link
Monitor Link group
Smart Link group
Configuration Roadmap
The configuration roadmap is as follows:
1. Configure Smart Link groups on Switch A and Switch C, and add uplink interfaces to the
groups.
2. Configure Monitor Link groups on Switch A and Switch B.
3. Enable Switch A and Switch C to send Flush packets.
4. Enable Switch A and Switch C to receive Flush packets.
Data Preparation
To complete the configuration, you need the following data:
l Numbers of interfaces on Switch A, Switch B, and Switch C
l IDs of the Smart Link groups
l Control VLAN ID and password contained in Flush packets
l IDs of the Monitor Link groups and the numbers of the downlinks
Quidway S6700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Reliability 2 Smart Link and Monitor Link Configuration
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