Configuring an EVC to Transmit Layer 3 Multicast Services

To enable an EVC-capable BD to communicate with a Layer 3 multicast network, configure a VBDIF interface for the BD, so that the EVC can transmit Layer 3 multicast services and implement on-demand data forwarding.

Context

EVC applies to Layer 2 interfaces and does not support IP address configurations. To enable an EVC-capable BD to communicate with Layer 3 interfaces, configure a logical VBDIF interface for the BD. A VBDIF interface is a network-layer interface and supports IP address configuration. By configuring a VBDIF interface for a BD, you can enable an EVC to transmit Layer 3 multicast services, , which simplifies network planning and management.

Procedure

  1. Run system-view

    The system view is displayed.

  2. Run multicast routing-enable

    IP multicast routing is enabled.

  3. Run bridge-domain bd-id

    The BD view is displayed.

  4. Run quit

    Return to the system view.

  5. Run interface vbdif bd-id

    A VBDIF interface is created, and the interface view is displayed.

  6. Run pim sm

    PIM-SM is enabled.

  7. Run commit

    The configuration is committed.

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