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For a T1/E1 Line, OAM generally means T1/E1 alarms, performance monitoring (PM), and loopback that are communicated with the T1/E1 framing pattern. PW alarm OAM is communicated using the L-bit and R-bit in each PW packet header. The TDMoP device also enables an external CPU to send and receive virtual circuit connectivity verification (VCCV) and Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) OAM message/packets at the Ethernet interface. These message/packets are independent of the TDM PW packets. PW VCCV OAM can be used for functions like PW connection setup, PM, and maintenance. MEF OAM is an Ethernet protocol that can include IEEE® 802.1ag and other specialized Ethernet OAM functions (e.g., connection continuity checking).
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