MPLS Configuration

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 Introduction to MPLS
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) combines ATM and IP technologies. Multi-
protocol means multiple Layer 3 protocols such as IPV4 and IPV6. Label switching
means switching of labels.

On an MPLS network as shown in this figure, the nodes on the edge are LERs, the intermediate
nodes are LSRs. LERs and LSRs fast forward packets based on labels. The path along which the
packets are forwarded is an LSP. In this figure, the red line and blue line represent two LSPs.
Theoretically, an unlimited number of MPLS labels can be stacked. Actually, there are up to three
layers. The outermost layer is a tunnel label and the second outermost layer is a PW label.
Pseudo Wire Emulation Edge to Edge (PWE3) can encapsulate ATM, TDM, and Ethernet services
into PWs for transmission over an MPLS network.
Dependencies and Limitations of MPLS

1. Dependencies
IF boards for IP microwave and Ethernet interface boards support MPLS tunnels.
2. Limitations
Currently, MPLS labels can only be configured statically.
MPLS tunnels are supported, but IP tunnels and GRE tunnels are not created.
Tunnel bandwidth limitation is only valid for bandwidth verification on the
configuration layer, but not for traffic limit.
MPLS Configuration Network

Ingress 3ISU2- Egress

3ISU2-
Layer-3-
Layer-3-
20.0.0.1
20.0.0.2
LSR-10.0.0.1 NE (9- NE (9- LSR-10.0.0.2
9501) 9502)
Working Path 5ISU2-
5ISU2-
Layer-3-
Layer-3-
30.0.0.2
50.0.0.1

Protection Path
4ISU2-
4ISU2- Layer-3-
Layer-3- 30.0.0.1
50.0.0.2
NE (9- LSR-10.0.0.5
NE (9-
3ISU2- 9105)
LSR-10.0.0.6 9106) 3ISU2-
Layer-3-
40.0.0.2 Layer-3- Transit
Transit
40.0.0.1
Working Path: NE (9-9501) NE (9-9502)
Protection Path: NE (9-9501) NE (9-9106) NE (9-9105) NE (9-9502)
Network Topology on iManager U2000

Protection Path
Steps for MPLS Configuration

1. LSR IDs
2. Configure IPs on IF cards
3. Link Management
4. MPLS Tunnel
5. Configure OAM
6. Configure PWE3 Ethernet Service
6. Configure PWE3 CES Service
7. Test Result
1. Configuring LSR ID on NE (9-9501)

Set the LSR IDs according to the network planning file. For a PSN, ensure
that each NE has a unique LSR ID.
Configuring LSR ID on NE (9-9502)

Set the LSR IDs according to the network planning file. For a PSN, ensure
that each NE has a unique LSR ID.
Configuring LSR ID on NE (9-9105)

Set the LSR IDs according to the network planning file. For a PSN, ensure
that each NE has a unique LSR ID.
Configuring LSR ID on NE (9-9106)

Set the LSR IDs according to the network planning file. For a PSN, ensure
that each NE has a unique LSR ID.
2. Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9501)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9501)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9501)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9502)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9502)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9105)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9105)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9106)
Configuring IP on IF Boards at NE (9-9106)
3. Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management
Link Management

Total 4 Links in Ring, so we created 4 Link in Link Management. If we are

not creating here then need to be create manually in Tunnel creation .
Link Management
4. Configuring MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel

One subnet we created on NMS which is for

Microwave equipment only.

Need to open Microwave subnet for Tunnel

creation
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel

Need to select Transit Node Only: As per designed ,

NE (9-9106) & NE(9-9105) are Transit Nodes
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel

Transit Node Transit Node

MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
MPLS Tunnel
5. Configuring OAM
OAM
OAM
OAM
OAM
6. Configuring PWE3 Ethernet Service
PWE3 Ethernet Service
PWE3 Ethernet Service

One Microwave subnet

created here; Need to open
this subnet
PWE3 Ethernet Service

After open subnet, This type of

topology will open
PWE3 Ethernet Service

VLAN ID as per designed,

Here 100 for Ethernet
service
PWE3 Ethernet Services
7. Configuring PWE3 CES Service
PWE3 CES Service
PWE3 CES Service

MD1 Card Port Mode in Layer-2 by default; If we are making

PWE3 CES service then first we need to put Port mode in Layer-1
then after MD1 card will be visible in CES service
PWE3 CES Service
PWE3 CES Service
PWE3 CES service
PWE3 CES service

Major Alarm here, means service not

working, After troubleshoot, we found
service not put on this tunnel from
source side
PWE3 CES service

After putting service, Alarm Severity is

normal now
PWE3 Ethernet & CES service

Both Ethernet & CES service alarm severity are normal. Now we are going to test these
service through traffic generator meter. From NE (9-9501) side, we are giving the traffic
through traffic generator and from NE (9-9502) side, receiving the traffic on traffic
generator meter. Then we can analyze, How much traffic passing/dropping here.
 8. Test Result ( Traffic Generator Meter)

Total Tx rate & Rx rate equal here. Service are OK.

TX
RX