Service activation test targets for Y.1564 support

Updated: June 15, 2026

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Explains the service activation test target matrix, specifying interface and service combinations that can be validated using Y.1564 testing for comprehensive coverage.

Use this table to determine whether a specific interface or service target supports Y.1564 service activation tests in the internal and external directions.

Table 1. Service activation test target matrix
Target	Internal direction	External direction
L2 Interface over physical main/sub interfaces	Y	Y
L2 Interface over bundle main/sub interfaces	N	N
L2 PW VPWS over physical main/sub interfaces	Y	Y
L2 PW VPWS over bundle main/sub interfaces	N	N
L2 EVPN/XConnect over physical main/sub interfaces	Y	Y
L2 EVPN/XConnect over bundle main/sub interfaces	N	N
L2 VPLS PW	N	N
L2 EVPN Bridge-Domain	N	N
L3 Interfaces	N	N

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