L2VPN Configuration Guide for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco IOS XR Releases

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Lists the supported YANG data models and their corresponding L2VPN features on this platform.


YANG Data Models for L2VPN Features

Lists the supported YANG data models and their corresponding L2VPN features on this platform.

Introduction to Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks

Introduces Layer 2 virtual private networks, covering service requirements, supported interfaces, and key benefits to provide a foundational understanding of L2VPN technology, its deployment considerations, and operational advantages.

Virtual LANs in Layer 2 VPNs

Outlines Virtual LAN operations in Layer 2 VPN environments, covering VLAN services, subinterface encapsulation, Ethernet Flow Points, configuration procedures, encapsulation types, and deployment guidelines for scalable and flexible networking.

Transparent Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

Introduces Transparent Layer 2 protocol tunneling, outlining requirements, supported protocols, protocol handling mechanisms, and verification steps to enable efficient Layer 2 protocol transport across network boundaries.

Link Bundles for Layer 2 VPNs

Outlines the use of link bundles in Layer 2 VPNs, detailing their benefits, configuration procedures for interface and VLAN bundles, link aggregation methods, and providing reference information on bundle characteristics and formation.

Layer 2 Bridging Services

Outlines Layer 2 bridging solutions, including bridge domains, VLAN bridging, MAC address management, VPLS configuration, pseudowire operations, storm control, and GTP load balancing for robust Ethernet and VPN service delivery.

Pseudowire over MPLS and Point-to-Point Service Modes

Outlines the concepts, requirements, configuration, and operational modes for deploying pseudowire over MPLS and point-to-point Layer 2 services, including supported topologies, service modes, redundancy, and local switching between attachment circuits.

Pseudowire Headend and Advanced Pseudowire Features

Explains advanced pseudowire concepts, covering headend interface architecture, virtual circuit verification, multisegment pseudowires, GIL prune behavior, hardware requirements, configuration tasks, and operational behaviors for robust Layer 2 VPN connectivity.

Traffic Engineering, Load Balancing, and Protection for L2 Services

Outlines traffic engineering principles, load balancing strategies, and protection mechanisms for L2 services, providing guidance on optimizing service delivery, ensuring network resilience, and enhancing performance across various deployment scenarios.

Integrated Routing and Bridging

Explains integrated routing and bridging concepts, EVPN IRB architecture, packet forwarding mechanisms, planning guidelines, configuration procedures, and advanced distributed anycast gateway features for robust Layer 2/Layer 3 network deployment.

Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

Introduces Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol concepts, supported features, configuration tasks, restrictions, interface parameters, protocols, and operational behaviors to guide deployment and optimize network efficiency across diverse environments.

Ethernet Service Activation Testing with Y.1564

Outlines the use of Y.1564 for Ethernet service activation testing, including methodology concepts, SLA assurance, key performance indicators, supported bandwidth and encapsulation, test targets, operational guidelines, and procedures for test execution on interfaces.