Identifies the protection functionality requested for a Link Aggregation Group (LAG).
NOTE 1: More information relative to link aggregation can be found in IEEE 802.1AX. When link aggregation pertains to ENNI usage, more information can also be found in MEF 10.3 and MEF 26.1.
VALID ENTRIES:
AA = All links are in active mode
AS = A mixture of active and standby links
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Optional when the LAG field on the ASR Form is “E” or “N” and the ACT field on the ASR Form is not “D”, otherwise prohibited.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 2 alpha characters
EXAMPLE: A A