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The ID is the identifier of the ring. The members in the same ring must be set to the same ERPS
Ring ID.
The range of the ERPS Ring ID is from 1 to 239.
The default ERPS Ring ID is 1.
R-APS Channel
The R-APS Channel is used to forward ERPS information and is mapped to the VLAN IDs. These
VLAN IDs cannot be set as traffic VLANID. The members in the same ring must be set to the same
R-APS Channel.
The range of the R-APS Channel is from 1 to 4094.
The default R-APS Channel is 1000.
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings field is only displayed when the “Advanced Settings” checkbox is selected in
the Basic Settings.
Major-Ring Virtual Channel
This field is used to configure the specific virtual channel for transmitting the management
packets of the sub-ring through the major-ring.
Sub-Ring Virtual Channel
“Enable” or “Disable” using virtual channel in the sub-ring. When the Sub-Ring Virtual Channel is
enabled, ERPS protocol will transmit management packets by the configured virtual channel.
Revertive Mode
“Enable” or “Disable” the ERPS Revertive Mode. If the Revertive Mode is enabled, the blocked link
will revert to the RPL link after the failed link is recovered.
By default, the ERPS Revertive Mode is enabled.
MEL Value
MEL field is for the compliance with other devices which are running ITU-T G.8031from
third-party. The MEL implies the MEG Level. It is a field in the R-APS PDU. A large MEL value
involves more devices. For example, level 7 contains levels 0 to 6.
The range of the MEL Value is from 0 to 7.
The default MEL Value is 7.
(Apply Button)
After configuring above fields, click "Apply" button to make the changes effective.