SIP-501 SPA compatability.

Hi All,
Can you please help me to confirm whether 2 nos of SPA-5*1GE will support on SIP-501 card or not.
What is the full duplex capacity of SIP-501.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks,
Arun Mohan

Hello Arun,
The following product datasheet contains the information you are looking for:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps167/product_data_sheet0900aecd80465682_ps6342_Products_Data_Sheet.html
regards,
Rivalino

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M-CMTS with SIP-600 SPA

Dear all,
I have a few question regarding M-CMTS with SIP-600 SPA.
- Scenario 1: I have a uBR10012 with linecard MG20X20V(0 DS, 20 US lic) + SIP 600 and i want to use M-CMTS with SIP-600 connect to RFGW1/RFGW10. Is that possible to do like this?
-Scenario 2: I have a uBR10012 with line card MG3GX60V (72DS, 60 US) + SIP 600, also have a RFGW1 with 98 DS, so I still have 16 DS available, can i use SIP-600 connect to that RFGW1 do use those available DS?
I need some help/advice about those situations, please help me.

Hello,
Yes, it should.
You could check Table 4-9 VPLS Feature Compatibility by SIP and SPA Combination:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/configuration/7600series/76cfgsip.html#wp1270728
There are some restricition about H-VPLS on c7600/SIP, like it could be seen at the "VPLS Configuration Guidelines"
section of above link. But they are generic for SIP-600 itself:
– H-VPLS with Q-in-Q edge—Requires a Cisco 7600 SIP-600 in the uplink, and any LAN port or Cisco 7600 SIP-600 on the downlink.
- H-VPLS with MPLS edge requires either an OSM module, Cisco 7600 SIP-600, or Cisco 7600 SIP-400 in both the downlink (facing UPE) and uplink (MPLS core).
As for SPAs - restriction is about H-VPLS and FastEthernet one:
"Note: H-VPLS is not available on Fast Ethernet SPAs"
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/configuration/7600series/76cfgeth.html#wp1196808
Thanks,
Sergey

ASR 1006, are the SIP and SPA cards Hot-swappable?

I can find references that the SPA cards should be hot-swappable in the form of documents stating you should shut down traffic before removing, but I can not find any clear reference that states that the SPA and the corresponding SIP modules can be pulled while the chassis is on.

Both modular SIPs and SPAs are hot-swappable in ASR1K:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/install_upgrade/ASR1000/asr_sip_spa_hw/ASRmin.html#73220
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/install_upgrade/ASR1000/asr_sip_spa_hw/ASRsin.html#pgfId-1060193
(Text in the second link begins with "Cisco 7600 series router SIPs and SPAs", but that's a typo, the book is about ASR1K (the statement isn't wrong though - SIPs and SPAs are hot-swappable in the 7600 series as well))

Port Analizer Port gigabit cisco 7600 SIP-400 SPA-5X1GE-V2

Hi,
I have a Wan LINK (Layer 3), so I want to check if there are retransmissions in this link.
Do you know if there is a way that a can do SPAN on a GigabitEthernet Port on SPA-5X1GE-V2 (Cisco 7600 Platform)
I tried but i got this error:
R(config)#monitor session 10 source int GigabitEthernet 4/0/0
% Interface(s) Gi4/0/0 not supported as monitor source(s) on this platform
Cisco IOS Software, c7600rsp72043_rp Software (c7600rsp72043_rp-ADVIPSERVICESK9-M), Version 15.1(2)S, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2011 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
4    0 4-subslot SPA Interface Processor-400 7600-SIP-400
5    2 Route Switch Processor 720 (Active)    RSP720-3CXL-GE
4/0 5xGE SPA                    SPA-5X1GE-V2
thanks for the Help.

Hi,
Does anyone have any suggestions?

SIP-400 SPA-2X1GE

Does SPA interface (SPA-2X1GE) support DWDM SFP? What is maximum number of SPA-2x1GE in one SIP-400 module? Does OSM-4G and 7600-ES20 module support DWDM SFP. What is difference between those cards if we talk about this card as core-facing card, and which card is best solution for core-facing.

Cisco XR 12000 Series SPA Interface Processor 10G 12000-SIP-600 support DWDM.
SPA-2X1GE
SPA-1XOC12-ATM
SPA-8XCHT1/E1

VPLS support for SIP-600 and 10GE-SPA

Hello all,
is SIP-600 (7600-SIP-600) with Cisco 1-port 10GE SPA V2 (SPA-1X10GE-L-V2) support VPLS ?
i see in datasheet SIP-600 support for VPLS but in 10GESPA datasheet there is no VPLS features support
Thanks
Regards,

Hello,
Yes, it should.
You could check Table 4-9 VPLS Feature Compatibility by SIP and SPA Combination:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/configuration/7600series/76cfgsip.html#wp1270728
There are some restricition about H-VPLS on c7600/SIP, like it could be seen at the "VPLS Configuration Guidelines"
section of above link. But they are generic for SIP-600 itself:
– H-VPLS with Q-in-Q edge—Requires a Cisco 7600 SIP-600 in the uplink, and any LAN port or Cisco 7600 SIP-600 on the downlink.
- H-VPLS with MPLS edge requires either an OSM module, Cisco 7600 SIP-600, or Cisco 7600 SIP-400 in both the downlink (facing UPE) and uplink (MPLS core).
As for SPAs - restriction is about H-VPLS and FastEthernet one:
"Note: H-VPLS is not available on Fast Ethernet SPAs"
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/configuration/7600series/76cfgeth.html#wp1196808
Thanks,
Sergey

VPLS - SPA-4XOC3-POS - Core Facing ?

Hi NetPros,
I know this topic has been discussed many times in forum and I could find useful information on specific hardware support in 7604.
However my requirement is bit strange (as it sounds to me). I have the below hardware:
7604 chassis
Sup 720-3B
SIP 400
SPA-4XOC3-POS
WS-X6516A-GBIC
As I gone through the forum, I understood the only constraint in 7604 with VPLS is that the core facing should be either SIP-400/SIP-600 with Gigi SPA, ES-10G and OSM.
1. But my problem now is I have SIP-400 with SPA-4XOC3-POS. Can this SPA be used on wan facing side for MPLS to work. To my understanding, core should only do label swapping and not mandatory that core facing should be Gigi. Though my typical core facing PE (NPEG1 now) side is only on Gigi, in this case of VPLS with 7604 I dont have Gigi and have to purchase so thought if SPA-4XOC3-POS works then atleast I go ahead and test VPLS. Procuring Gigi SPA will take some time due to business approvals.
2. If only Gigi SPA should be on the core facing side, then which Gigi SPA should be supported. Will 1 Gigi SPA support or I have to go for 10 Gigi SPA?
thanks
Arun

Hi Arun
--- > Can this SPA be used on wan facing side for MPLS to work. To my understanding, core should only do label swapping and not mandatory that core facing should be Gigi.
As per my understanding you what to configure VPLS on POS interface facing towards CE.
Or You want to use POS for Core facing i.e. internal network towards " P "
If towards "P" then yes it should work because xconnect vfi require L3 that is IP routing to reach other end and that can possible via static configuration or via BGP auto discovery.
and If towards CE then i don't think it work. Below is the specification.
I have not tested but if possible you can check weather you will get any command "xconnect vfi " under POS interface that connect towards CE.
As per my understanding you can terminate VPLS link using Access Port , Trunk Port , Dot1q Tunnel for CE.
just check !!
mpls label protocol ldp
mpls ldp logging neighbor-changes
mpls ldp router-id Loopback0
l2 vfi l2vpn manual
vpn id 1
neighbor 10.0.0.2 encapsulation mpls
neighbor 10.0.0.3 encapsulation mpls
neighbor 10.0.0.4 encapsulation mpls
int loopback 1
1.1.1.1 255.255.255.255
And try to configure xconnect vfi under POS interface . But i don't think because VPLS Provide L2 service .
Regards
Chetan Kumar
http://chetanress.blogspot.com

Does the 76xx routers supports EoMPLS without SIP installed?

Dear Sir!
Can you tell to me, does the 7600 series of routers supports EoMPLS without shared port adapters (SPAs) and SPA interface processors (SIPs)?
I.e. if we have 7606S-RSP720C-R, WS-X6704-10GE ports connected to backbone and
WS-X6408A-GBIC with WS-X6148A-GE-TX ports connected to our DataCenter
(without any SIPs and SPAs installed on board).
Can we make EoMPLS for such clients, which are should connected
to our DataCenter through remote CAT3750-METRO?
Best regards,
Maxim

Hello,
There are generally two modes of EoMPLS:
(1) PFC Based MPLS and related applications
mode
(2) WAN Based MPLS (SIP/SPA/OSM/ES20) and related applications mode
(1) Is only dependent on which Sup do you have
and generally works with most of the Ethernet (LAN) ports... If you have PFC-3B or later along with Sup-720, Sup-32 (which is PFC-3B) you can do it.
(1) Has some disadvantages - for example you cannot having L2 switching AND MPLS EoMPLS...
I.e. if you want to do local switching on Vlan 200 and part of the traffic to be switched part of the traffic to be EoMPLS you cannot do it without SIP/SPA/OSM/ES20
(2) In this case you need to check very well what you're looking for. These are expensive and they support MPLS and its Applications and even support VPLS, which is not possible with (1)....
I hope this answer your quesiton...

IOS XR Layer 2 internetworking and layer 2 local switching

I have 12410 with iox 3.6.1 and sip 501 with spa-5GE I want to configure layer 2 vpns for internetworking and layer 2 local switching. I search in the command reference and I didnt find the connect command nor internetwork ip under the PW class. can any one tell me how to configure it

Hi,
Here is an example for local switching:
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-if)#l2vpn
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-l2vpn)#xconnect group local
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-l2vpn-xc)#p2p ac1
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-l2vpn-xc-p2p)#interface gi0/3/0/0
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-l2vpn-xc-p2p)#interface gi0/3/0/1
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-l2vpn-xc-p2p)#commit
RP/0/1/CPU0:router(config-l2vpn-xc-p2p)#end
Any-2-Any connection type required 3.8
HTH
Laurent.

SPA3000: Lowest MTU size

I can let my DSL-modem lower the MTU size as soon as I receive of make a call.
This is done with IPQoS EF Timer.
I want to do this so other heavy traffic like P2P-clients get slowed down when I am calling. I set MTU at 512 but my call gets disconnected after about 25 secs. when I set it at 768 my call doesn't get disconnected.
I would like to know the official lowest MTU size the SPA3000 can work with.
I add to this that it's not a VoIP Service Provider issue as I made a call with another ATA, same MTU setting (512), and the call didn't get disconnected.
SPA-3000
2.0.1(5673)
3.1.20(GW)
Thanks in advance.
Message Edited by caesu on 11-26-2007 12:40 AM

I will try to rephrase what I already have said.
First, for the UDP datagrams, fragmentation is not supported.
If you have to send 501 bytes UDP datagram, with MTU=500 it will get dropped. No excuse. No fragmentation. Packet is lost. If it's important SIP packet to keep the "session-in-progress" this may cause session drop.
Second, the SIP UDP datagrams can be large. As it's plain text messages, there is no compression / optimization on those datagrams. Within the SIP language boundaries, SIP device is free to compose the SIP UDP datagrams as needed. I have seen logs/debugs with the SIP UDP datagrams close to 1300 bytes.
Third, SIP UDP datagrams are sent moreless asynchronous comparing to RTP stream. At the beginning of the call, device(s) and VoIP/SIP switchboard will use the SIP dialog to initiate the phone call. After this, the RTP UDP datagrams stream is exchanged moreless independently on the RTP port(s), while device(s) continue to speak with switchboard with the SIP messages. Those messages may bring info like : ringing, call connected, call ended, call waiting on the line, invitation to another call / conference.
Fourth, for priorizing the RTP datagrams over other traffic, the RTP packets are (can be) marked by SIP VoIP device with certain TOS type. This TOS type can be used by QOS-enabled routers to pass the RTP stream first, SIP second (different TOS) and other traffic last. Using MTU for this purpose which MTU is NOT intended to may cause you unpredictable troubles anytime.
Fifth, I realy doubt you can configure SPA-3000's MTU size. I did not find it in the configuration. So very likely, SPA-3000 sends all packets as needed, but your MTU-limited device does not transfer the longer datagrams further, as fragmentation not possible. As UDP works without ACK mechanism on IP level, the SPA-3000 device will never notice the datagrams are dropped on the transport path.
You shall collect the SIP debugs (SPA-3000 can generate them to syslog server) and possibly the capture of the network traffic (for example using wireshark) between the SPA-3000 and your MTU-limited device (using port mirroring and/or HUB to ensure all packets are sent to all cards).
Here, compare the SIP debugs and SIP datagrams in the wireshark to determine, how big the SIP UDP datagrams are, and which SIP message is realy not transferred. You may collect two sets, one with standard MTU, one with limited MTU and you shall get your answer how big the SIP message realy is.

Confused about mpls mtu command

hi,
i confuse about mpls mtu command
test platforms are 76 pfc3b,mpls,gigabit sip400 spa interface
if i didn't config mpls mtu command ,using default,ping command is successful,if more than 1496 packets, i can see fragment from show ip traffic.
if i config mpls mtu override 1504,ping command is sucessful too. there is fragment too when i use 1501 byte packet.
if i config mpls mtu override 1524 byte.
ping command failed if i use packet more than 1500, , all packet are droped,even 1501 byte.only 1500 byte packet can success.
all config above interface mtu is 1500.
this confused me.
why i use default 1500 interace mtu, mpls mtu override 1504 ,ping packet can fragment,ping success, but i use mpls mtu override 1524, i can see fragment in show ip traffic,but ping command failed. i can't see packet in destination router,how this work.
thank you!
jun

topology is simple
7609-1--sip GE spa----7609-2--pos---7609-3--flexwan E1-----7604-1--ge--ce
i config mpls mtu 1524 between 7609-1 and 7609-2 . and keep interface mtu 1500 default.
ping packet from 7609-1 to 7604-1 loopback 0.
ping 1500 byte packet is ok, but ping 1501 byte packet is totally lost.then i config mtu 1524 between 7604-1 and 7609-3, it is useless,notwork, i can't see packet coming from 7609-1 on 7604-1.
but i add config mtu 1524 between 7609-1 and 7609-2. config mtu 1500 between 7604-1 and 7609-3,ping 1501 bytes from 7609-1 to 7604-1 loopback0 is ok. but i can see fragment from show ip traffic command in 7609-3.
i have a question, why we need mpls mtu command. if we don't change interface mtu,just only config mpls mtu 1524, it doesn't work, if we just change mpls mtu,how it work in the ios. if we config interface mtu 1524,interface mtu size is big enough, it seems mpls mtu command is useless, we don't need mpls mtu command, just interface mtu 1524 is ok.
why we need mpls mtu command. we just only change interface mtu is enough.
thank you!
jun

Clock recovery, Out-of-Band Clocking

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Hello everyone,
I'm looking for working example: Out-of-Band Clocking or clock recovery in adaptive mode.
My problem is that I have configure both scenario on 7609S (ios 15.0(1)S2 )with:
7600-SIP-400
SPA-24CHT1-CE-ATM
on both ends.
Configuration on routers I take from this manual:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/module_installation_and_configuration_guides_chapter09186a00807f9ea0.html#wp1635929
and recovering don't work stabile.
In logs I have a lot of down/up statement:
041082: Feb 21 13:29:42.499 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-4-CLOCK_FAILED: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 failed
041107: Feb 21 13:33:33.508 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-6-CLOCK_ACTIVE: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 is now active
041114: Feb 21 13:37:54.506 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-4-CLOCK_FAILED: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 failed
041115: Feb 21 13:39:34.503 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-6-CLOCK_ACTIVE: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 is now active
041116: Feb 21 13:42:05.504 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-4-CLOCK_FAILED: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 failed
and most of the time the recovered status is HOLDOVER:
Recovered clock status for subslot 3/0
Clock    Mode         Port CEM Status     Frequency Offset(ppb)
ENHANCED PRIMARY           0    HOLDOVER   28
Summarizing if anybody has working example of OOB clock recovery please, please share it with me.
best regards
Piotr

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Hello everyone,
I'm looking for working example: Out-of-Band Clocking or clock recovery in adaptive mode.
My problem is that I have configure both scenario on 7609S (ios 15.0(1)S2 )with:
7600-SIP-400
SPA-24CHT1-CE-ATM
on both ends.
Configuration on routers I take from this manual:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/module_installation_and_configuration_guides_chapter09186a00807f9ea0.html#wp1635929
and recovering don't work stabile.
In logs I have a lot of down/up statement:
041082: Feb 21 13:29:42.499 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-4-CLOCK_FAILED: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 failed
041107: Feb 21 13:33:33.508 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-6-CLOCK_ACTIVE: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 is now active
041114: Feb 21 13:37:54.506 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-4-CLOCK_FAILED: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 failed
041115: Feb 21 13:39:34.503 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-6-CLOCK_ACTIVE: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 is now active
041116: Feb 21 13:42:05.504 CET: %CLOCK_RECOVERY-4-CLOCK_FAILED: Recovered clock 0 on module 3/0 failed
and most of the time the recovered status is HOLDOVER:
Recovered clock status for subslot 3/0
Clock    Mode         Port CEM Status     Frequency Offset(ppb)
ENHANCED PRIMARY           0    HOLDOVER   28
Summarizing if anybody has working example of OOB clock recovery please, please share it with me.
best regards
Piotr

Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS): Architecture, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

With Eric Bautista
Welcome to the Cisco Support Community Ask the Expert conversation. This is an opportunity to get an overview of the Cisco Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) platforms and the uBR product family.
Eric Bautista is a customer support engineer at the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC.) He is responsible for supporting the Cisco uBR CMTS platforms. He has 3.5 years of experience in cable technology. Previous to his current role, Bautista supported Cisco WAN and optical technologies, including QoS and SONET/SDH.
Remember to use the rating system to let Eric know if you have received an adequate response.
Eric might not be able to answer each question due to the volume expected during this event.
Remember that you can continue the conversation on the Service Provider sub-community discussion forum shortly after the event. This event lasts through September 21, 2012. Visit this forum often to view responses to your questions and the questions of other community members.
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Only the uBR10k CMTS platform supports the SIP and SPA modules.
The SIP needs to be installed in Slots 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the Cisco uBR10k router (referred to as WAN slots).
The SPA's would then be installed into the SIP.
The various SPA's available are:
Cisco Wideband SPA - For Wideband / M-CMTS solutions.
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Shared Port Adapter - For network connectivity
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Shared Port Adapter - For network connectivity
Here is an excerpt from the Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router SIP and SPA Software Configuration Guide:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/shared_port_adapters/configuration/ubr10012/12.3_23_bc/sipsp_d3.html
SPA Interface Processors (SIP)
A SIP is a carrier card that inserts into a router slot like a line card. It provides no network connectivity on its own.
A SIP contains one or more bays (subslots), which are used to house one or more SPAs. The SPA provides interface ports for network connectivity.
During normal operation the SIP should reside in the router fully populated either with functional SPAs in all bays, or with a blank filler plate (SPA-BLANK=) inserted in all empty bays.
SIPs support online insertion and removal (OIR) with SPAs inserted in their bays. SPAs also support OIR and can be inserted or removed independently from the SIP.
Shared Port Adapters (SPA)
A SPA is a modular type of port adapter that inserts into a bay of a compatible SIP carrier card to provide network connectivity and increased interface port density. A SIP can hold one or more SPAs, depending on the SIP type.
SPAs are available in various types. The Cisco Wideband SPA is a single-wide, half-height SPA. Figure 2-1 shows how bays are numbered on the Cisco Wideband SIP.

MPLS-Aware Netflow support on some GSR Eth linecards

Does anyone know if the following linecards will support MPLS-aware Netflow?
The platform is a GSR 12410 with PRP-1 running IOS 12.0(32)SY1 (this release do sopport MPLS-Aware Netflow)
* 4GE-SFP-LC 4 Port ISE Gigabit Ethernet
* SPA-2X1GE 2-port Gigabit Ethernet Shared Port Adapter (on SIP-401)
* SPA-8XE1FE-TX-V2 8-port Fast Ethernet TX Shared Port Adapter (on SIP-401)
Which of those is considered as "Modular GE"? ("Modular GE" interfaces have some limitations in the feature MPLS-aware Netflow)
Thanks in advance
Gustavo Paz
Systems Engineer at Softnet Logicalis

Both the SIP -401 will support MPLS aware net flow as they support V9 except for the Gig ISE which I believe doesnt.
Also find a Netflow Solutions Guide for Reference:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps1964/products_implementation_design_guide09186a00800d6a11.html
SIP 401 DataSheet
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps167/products_data_sheet0900aecd80465682.html
Gig ISE Data Sheet
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps167/products_data_sheet0900aecd803f856f.html

EoMPLS PW

Guys I'm trying to make sense out of the attached Cisco Topology
My test environment consists of, various core (P)and distribution(PE) 7600?s (Sup720 without OSM, SIP-600, SPA). Access node consists of a Ethernet DSLAM (although kind of irrelevant at this point).
I?m focusing on layer 2 Access node ? Distribution (Active/backup) Redundancy (No aggregation layer) to two separate distribution PE?s. It seems as though its describing the classic triangular loop, completed by an inter-distribution EoMPLS PW. It then appears as if packets are been forwarded out of the layer 2 domain by an SVI on both distro?s, using HSRP as the floating gateway. The only issue is implementing PW on an interface and assigning an IP address. Unfortunately I cannot use VFI, though I?m not convinced this would help either. I cannot xconnect from an SVI either (due to restriction on non OSM, SPA modules). I?m guessing bridging using irb would be the only feasible solution (if it does work).
1) Am I way off?
2) Would VFI?s help in any way?
3) What would you suggest?
Any information related to this would be extremely useful. Many thanks in advance.

Hi,
In which mode your 7600 operates? to support MPLS features it should be either PFC3B or PFC3BXL. If you have any OSM module it will operate MPLS over OSM as long as the peer IP address is learned through WAN interface, though its not recommended.
SIP-600 for 7600 comes with 3BXL but if there is any module with DFC3A the system will operate with common denominator which is PFC3A . so you can't run MPLS.
Normally you cannot have both the IP and L2MPLS configuration on the same interface. and on 7600 we are restricted to one VLAN database, (i.e. even you configure routed ports you cannot reuse the same VLAN on two different physical ports under subinterface)
Since we have to create another EoMPLS tunnel to outside we have to emulate a bridge domain and therefore we have to use VPLS where we have to configure VFI.
If we have to configure any first-hop redundancy protocol where we can configure...?
Rgds,
Harin

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