Cisco IP Solution Center MPLS VPN User Guide, 4.2
Provisioning MVRFCE PE-CE Links

Table Of Contents

Provisioning Multi-VRFCE PE-CE Links

MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Link Overview

Network Topology

Prerequisite Tasks

Defining VPN for MVRFCE PE-CE Links

Creating MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policies

Creating MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policies

Creating PE-NoCE Service Policies

Creating MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Requests

Creating MVRFCE PE-CE Service Requests

Creating MVRFCE PE-NoCE Service Requests


Provisioning Multi-VRFCE PE-CE Links


This chapter describes how to configure MPLS VPN Multi-VRFCE PE-CE links in the IP Solution Center (ISC) provisioning process. This chapter contains the following major sections:

MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Link Overview

Creating MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policies

Creating MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Requests

MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Link Overview

This section contains the following sections:

Network Topology

Prerequisite Tasks

To provision an MPLS VPN service in ISC, you must first create an MPLS VPN Service Policy. In ISC, a Service Policy is a set of default configurations for creating and deploying a Service Request.

ISC supports two MPLS VPN Service Policy Types: Regular PE-CE an MVRFCE PE-CE. The following scenarios focus on the MVRFCE PE-CE Policy Type.

An MVRFCE PE-CE Policy Type is a PE to CE link with three devices:

PE

Multi-VRF CE

CE

This Policy Type has two options:

CE Present enabled (One PE with one MVRFCE and one CE; three devices)

CE Present disabled (One PE with one MVRFCE; two devices)

Figure 8-1 shows an example of an MVRFCE PE-CE link with three devices.

Figure 8-1 MVRFCE PE-CE Link

In an MVRFCE PE-CE link with CE Present enabled, interfaces FE 0/0, E 0/1, E 0/2 and FE 0/1 are configured as an MPLS VPN link in the Service Request process.

Figure 8-2 shows an example of a PE to MVRFCE link with no CE.

Figure 8-2 MVRFCE PE-CE Link with No CE

In an MVRFCE PE-CE link with CE Present disabled, interfaces FE 0/0, E 0/1, and E 0/2 are configured as an MPLS VPN link in the Service Request process.

Network Topology

Figure 8-3 shows an overview of the network topology in which the MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE links are created.

Figure 8-3 Network Topology for MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Scenarios

The network topology in Figure 8-3 illustrates the lab environment of a service provider (Provider-X) and one customer (Cust-A). There is one Region (West-X) and one PE (mlpe2.cisco.com). Each customer device (one MVRFCE and one CE) represents a Site (mlce3-Site and mlce4-Site).

Prerequisite Tasks

Before you can create a Service Policy in ISC, you must complete the following Inventory Management tasks:


Step 1 Set up a Customer with a Site (see "Creating Customers, Sites, and CPEs" section).

Step 2 Set up a Provider with a Region (see"Creating New Provider PE" section).

Step 3 Import, create, or discover Devices (see "Creating Devices" section).

Step 4 Create CPE and PE (see "Adding New Customer CPE" section).

Step 5 Collect Configurations (see "Collecting Configurations" section).

Step 6 Create Resource Pools (see "Creating Resource Pools").

Step 7 CE routing communities (CERC) (see "Creating CE Routing Communities" section).

Step 8 Define a MPLS VPN (see "Creating MPLS VPN" section).


Defining VPN for MVRFCE PE-CE Links

During service deployment, ISC generates the Cisco IOS commands to configure the logical VPN relationships.

At the beginning of the provisioning process, before creating a Service Policy, a VPN must be defined within ISC. The first element in a VPN definition is the name of the VPN.

To create a VPN Name, follow these steps:


Step 1 Log in to ISC.

Step 2 Choose Service Inventory > Inventory and Connection Manager > VPNs.

The VPN window appears.

Step 3 Click Create to create a VPN.

The Create VPN window appears, as shown in Figure 8-4.

Figure 8-4 Create VPN

Step 4 Edit the following attributes:

Name: Enter the VPN name.

Customer: Click Select.

The Select Customer window appears.

Step 5 Choose a Customer and click Select.

Step 6 Click Next.

The VPNs window reappears showing that the VPN Name is associated to the Customer in this new VPN definition.


Creating MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policies

This section contains the following sections:

Creating MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policies

Creating PE-NoCE Service Policies

Creating MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policies


Note Make sure the Editable check boxes are checked where available, so you can edit these attributes in the Service Request process.



Step 1 Log in to ISC.

Step 2 Choose Service Design > Policies.

The Policies window appears.

Step 3 From the Create drop-down list, choose MPLS Policy.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Policy Type window appears, as shown in Figure 8-5.

Figure 8-5 MPLS Policy Editor - Policy Type

Step 4 Edit the following attributes:

Policy Name: Enter the policy name.

Policy Owner: Choose the Policy Owner.

Customer:

Click Select to specify a customer.

The Customer for MPLS Policy window appears.

Choose a customer and click Select.

Policy Type: Choose the Policy Type. (Regular PE-CE)

CE Present: Check to set CE as present.

Step 5 Click Next.

The MPLS Policy Editor - PE Interface window appears, as shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6 The MPLS Policy Editor - PE Interface

Step 6 Click Next.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Interface window appears.

Step 7 Click Next.

The MPLS Policy Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for PE-MVRFCE.

a. Edit the attributes as indicated:

b. IP Numbering Scheme: Choose IP Numbered Scheme.

c. Automatically Assign IP Address: To have ISC automatically assign IP Addresses, click the check box.

d. IP Address Pool: Choose the IP Address Pool.

Step 8 Click Next.

Another set of MPLS Policy Editor - IP Address Scheme windows appear for MVRFCE-CE; same as the steps above.

Step 9 Click Next.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Routing Information window appears for PE-MVRFCE.

Step 10 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Routing Information window appears for MVRFCE-CE.

Step 11 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Policy Editor - VRF and VPN Membership window appears.

Step 12 Click Finish.

The Policies window reappears showing that the MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Policy is complete.


Creating PE-NoCE Service Policies


Step 1 Log in to ISC.

Step 2 Choose Service Design > Policies.

The Policies window appears.

Step 3 From the Create drop-down list, choose MPLS Policy.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Policy Type window appears, as shown in Figure 8-7.

Figure 8-7 MPLS Policy Editor - Policy Type

Step 4 Edit the following attributes:

Policy Name: Enter the policy name.

Policy Owner: Choose the Policy Owner.

Customer:

Click Select to specify a customer.

The Customer for MPLS Policy window appears.

Choose a customer and click Select.

Policy Type: Choose the Policy Type. (Regular PE-CE)

CE Present: Do not check to set CE as not present (NoCE).

Step 5 Click Next.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Interface window appears.

Step 6 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Interface window appears for MVRFCE-CE Facing Information.

Step 7 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Policy Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for PE-MVRFCE-CE Interface Address/Mask.

a. Edit the attributes as indicated:

b. IP Numbering Scheme: Choose IP Numbered Scheme.

c. Automatically Assign IP Address: To have ISC automatically assign IP Addresses, check the check box.

d. IP Address Pool: Choose the IP Address Pool.

Step 8 Click Next

The MPLS Policy Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for MVRFCE-CE Interface Address/Mask.

a. Edit the attributes as indicated:

b. IP Numbering Scheme: Choose IP Numbered Scheme.

c. Automatically Assign IP Address: To have ISC automatically assign IP Addresses, check the check box.

d. IP Address Pool: Choose the IP Address Pool.

Step 9 Click Next.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Routing Information window appears for PE-MVRFCE Routing Information.

Step 10 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Policy Editor - Routing Information window appears for MVRFCE-CE Routing Information.

Step 11 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Policy Editor - VRF and VPN Membership window appears, as shown in Figure 8-8.

Figure 8-8 The MPLS Policy Editor - VRF and VPN Membership

Step 12 Click Add to join a VPN.

The VPN dialog box appears.

Step 13 Click Join as Hub, then click Done.

The MPLS Policy Editor - VRF and VPN Membership window appears.

Click Finish.

The Policies window reappears showing that the MPLS VPN PE-NoCE Service Policy is complete.


Creating MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Requests

This section contains the following sections:

Creating MVRFCE PE-CE Service Requests

Creating MVRFCE PE-NoCE Service Requests

Creating MVRFCE PE-CE Service Requests


Step 1 Log in to ISC.

Step 2 Choose Service Inventory > Inventory and Connection Manager > Service Requests.

The Service Requests window appears.

Step 3 From the Create drop-down list, choose MPLS Policy.

The Select MPLS Policy window appears as shown in Figure 8-9.

Figure 8-9 Select MPLS Policy

Step 4 Choose the MPLS Policy. (mpls-mvrfce-pe-ce)

Step 5 Click OK.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears.

Step 6 Click Add Link.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-10.

Figure 8-10 MPLS Service Request Editor - Select CE

Step 7 Click Select CE.

The CPE for MPLS VPN Link window appears.

Step 8 Choose the CPE Device and click Select.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-11.

Figure 8-11 MPLS Service Request Editor - Select MVRFCE

Step 9 Choose the CE Interface from the drop-down list.

Step 10 Click Select MVRFCE.

The MVRFCE for MPLS VPN Link window appears, as shown in Figure 8-12.

Figure 8-12 PE for MPLS VPN Link

Step 11 Choose the MVRFCE and click Select.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-13.

Figure 8-13 MPLS Service Request Editor - Select MVRFCE CE Facing Interface

Step 12 Choose the MVRFCE CE Facing Interface from the drop-down list.

Step 13 Choose the MVRFCE PE Facing Interface from the drop-down list.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-14.

Figure 8-14 PE for MPLS VPN Link

Step 14 Click Add in the Link Attribute cell.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface window appears, as shown in Figure 8-15.

Figure 8-15 MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface

PE Information

Step 15 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q)

Step 16 VLAN ID: Enter the PE VLAN ID.

MVRFCE PE Facing Information

Step 17 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q))

Step 18 Click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface window appears, as shown in Figure 8-16.

Figure 8-16 MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface

MVRFCE CE Information

Step 19 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q)

Step 20 VLAN ID: Enter the PE VLAN ID.

MVRFCE PE Facing Information

Step 21 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q)

Step 22 Click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for PE-MVRF-CE interface address/mask.

Step 23 Accept the defaults and click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for MVRFCE-CE interface address/mask.

Step 24 Accept the defaults and click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Routing Information window reappears for PE-MVRF-CE routing information.

Step 25 Accept the defaults and click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Routing Information window reappears for MVRFCE-CE routing information.

Step 26 Accept the defaults and click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - VRF and VPN window appears.

Step 27 Click Add to join a VPN.

The Select CERCs window appears.

Step 28 Choose a Customer from the drop-down list.

Step 29 Choose a VPN from the drop-down list.

Step 30 Check to choose a VPN from the list.

Step 31 Click Join As Hub or Join As Spoke.

Step 32 Click Done. The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - VRF and VPN window reappears.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - VRF and VPN window reappears showing the VPN.

Step 33 Click Finish.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window reappears, as shown in Figure 8-17.

Figure 8-17 MPLS Service Request Editor

Step 34 Enter the Service Request description and click Save. (mpls-mvrfce-pe-ce)

The MPLS Service Requests window reappears showing that the MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-CE Service Request is in the Requested state and ready to deploy.


Creating MVRFCE PE-NoCE Service Requests


Step 1 Log in to ISC.

Step 2 Choose Service Inventory > Inventory and Connection Manager > Service Requests.

The Service Requests window appears.

Step 3 From the Create drop-down list, choose MPLS VPN.

The Select MPLS Policy window appears, as shown in Figure 8-18.

Figure 8-18 Choose MPLS Policy

Step 4 Choose the MPLS Policy. (mpls-mvrfce-pe-noce)

Step 5 Click OK.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears.

Step 6 Click Add Link.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-19.

Figure 8-19 MPLS Service Request Editor - Select MVRFCE

Step 7 Click Select MVRFCE.

The CPE for MPLS VPN Link window appears.

Step 8 Choose a MVRFCE and click Select.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-20.

Step 9 Click Select MVRFCE.

Figure 8-20 MPLS Service Request Editor - MVRFCE CE Facing Interface

Step 10 Choose the MVRFCE CE Facing Interface from the drop-down list.

Step 11 Choose the MVRFCE PE Facing Interface from the drop-down list.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window appears, as shown in Figure 8-21.

Figure 8-21 MPLS Service Request Editor

Step 12 Click Add in the Link Attribute cell.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface window appears, as shown in Figure 8-22.

Figure 8-22 MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface

PE Information

Step 13 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q)

Step 14 VLAN ID: Enter the PE VLAN ID.

MVRFCE PE Facing Information

Step 15 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q))

Step 16 Click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface window appears, as shown in Figure 8-23.

Figure 8-23 MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Interface

MVRFCE CE Information

Step 17 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q)

Step 18 VLAN ID: Enter the PE VLAN ID.

MVRFCE PE Facing Information

Step 19 Encapsulation: Choose the PE Encapsulation from the drop-down list. (DOT1Q)

Step 20 Click Next.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for PE-MVRF-CE interface address/mask.

Step 21 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - IP Address Scheme window appears for MVRFCE-CE interface address/mask.

Step 22 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Routing Information window reappears for PE-MVRF-CE routing information.

Step 23 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - Routing Information window reappears for MVRFCE-CE routing information.

Step 24 Click Next to accept the defaults.

The MPLS Link Attribute Editor - VRF and VPN window appears.

Step 25 Click Add to join a VPN.

Step 26 Click Finish.

The MPLS Service Request Editor window reappears, as shown in Figure 8-24.

Figure 8-24 MPLS Service Request Editor

Step 27 Enter the Service Request description and click Save. (mpls-mvrfce-pe-noce)

The MPLS Service Requests window reappears showing that the MPLS VPN MVRFCE PE-NoCE Service Request is in the Requested state and ready to deploy.