Specifications

encapsulation (Layer 2 local switching)
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Cisco IOS Multiprotocol Label Switching Command Reference
January 2010
encapsulation (Layer 2 local switching)
To configure the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) for a Layer 2 local switching ATM permanent virtual
circuit (PVC), use the encapsulation command in ATM PVC L2transport configuration mode. To
remove an encapsulation from a PVC, use the no form of this command.
encapsulation la
yer-type
no encapsulation la
yer-type
Syntax Description
Command Default If you do not create a PVC, one is created for you. The default encapsulation types for autoprovisioned
PVC
s are as follows:
• For ATM-to-ATM local switching, the default encapsulation type for the PVC is AAL0.
• For ATM-to-Ethernet or ATM-to-Frame Relay local switching, the default encapsulation type for the
PVC is AAL5SNAP.
Command Modes ATM PVC L2transport configuration
Command History
layer-type Adaptation layer type. The values are:
• aal5
• aal0
• aal5snap
• aal5mux
• aal5nlpid (not available on Cisco 12000 series)
Release Modification
12.0(27)S This command was introduced for Layer 2 local switching.
12.2(25)S This command was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)S.
12.0(30)S This command was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.0(30)S.
12.2(28)SB This command was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.2(28)SB.
12.4(11)T This command was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.4(11)T.
12.2(33)SRB This command was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.2(33)SRB.
12.2(33)SXH This command was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.2(33)SXH.