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The following table lists the new and modified features supported in the Layer 2 Configuration Guide in Cisco IOS XE 17 releases.
Feature | Description |
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Cisco IOS XE Cupertino 17.8.1 |
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This feature allows EDPL functionality to be supported on interfaces that are configured with 802.1ad encapsulation. |
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Support for Ethernet Data Plane Loopback on Bundle Interface |
This feature enables ethernet data plane loopback on bundle interfaces. You can also configure the feature when the router is not physically connected and the port is in down state. This feature is only applicable on internal or terminal loopback in up or down state. |
Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.4.1 |
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The Ethernet data plane loopback feature is enhanced to avoid control packets getting dropped. The enhancement supports internal shaper configuration, when terminal ELB session is activated or deactivated to rate the limit the ELB session traffic. |