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MPLS v2.03-1

Frame-Mode/Cell-Mode MPLS Implementation on


Cisco IOS Platforms

Configuring LC-ATM MPLS over ATM


Virtual Path
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Outline

Overview
Introduction to ATM Virtual Path
ATM Virtual Path Usages
Configuring MPLS over ATM Virtual Path
Switches
Configuring MPLS over ATM Virtual Path - Routers
Lesson Summary

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Introduction to ATM Virtual Path


ATM VP was designed to establish switch-toswitch connectivity between parts of a private
ATM network over a public ATM network.
The same concept can be used to link two LCATM domains across a public network.
The public network switches all cells belonging
to a path, and the ATM LSRs at each end of the
path establish individual virtual circuits inside
the path using LC-ATM procedures.

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ATM Virtual Path Usages

Connecting two LC-ATM domains across a


public network:
ATM PVC can be used to link two routers.
ATM VP has to be used to link an ATM switch to
another switch or a router.

Network migration toward IP+ATM:


Parts of the network already migrated can be linked
with virtual paths during the transition period.

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ATM Virtual Path Usages (Cont.)


Example

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ATM Virtual Path Usages (Cont.)


Scenarios
These combinations are supported:
ATM switch to ATM switch
ATM switch to a router
Router to router (not advisable; use frame-mode
MPLS over ATM PVC instead)

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Configuring MPLS over ATM Virtual


PathSwitches
ATM VP is configured on an ATM interface.
An MPLS-enabled subinterface is created. The virtual path
number equals the subinterface number.
The virtual path number has to match between peers.

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Configuring MPLS over ATM Virtual


PathSwitches (Cont.)

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Configuring MPLS over ATM Virtual


PathRouters

An LC-ATM interface is created.


The ATM VPI value is set to the virtual path number.
The control virtual circuit needs to be established within the virtual path.
The virtual path number has to match between peers.
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Configuring MPLS over ATM Virtual


PathRouters (Cont.)

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Summary
A virtual path is a collection of virtual circuits with a
common virtual path identifier (VPI).
Two main usages for ATM Virtual Path:
Connecting two LC-ATM domains across a public network
Network migration toward IP+ATM

When you are configuring ATM Virtual Path on switches,


the virtual path number equals the subinterface number
that is created.
When you are configuring ATM Virtual Path on routers, the
control virtual circuit needs to be established within the
virtual path.

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