Indicates Maintenance Entity Group (MEG) Level assigned to the Maintenance End Point (MEP).
NOTE 1: More information regarding MEG-L assignments can be found in the MEF Technical Specifications MEF 30.1, MEF 51 and MEF 62.
VALID ENTRIES: |
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3 |
= |
MEG Level 3 |
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4 |
= |
MEG Level 4 |
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5 |
= |
MEG Level 5 |
NOTE 1: When the OAM-IND field is “M”, a valid entry of “5” is universally supported by providers; however, providers may negotiate to use valid entries of “3” or “4” as outlined in MEF 62.
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Required when the OAM-IND field is populated, and the OAM ACT field is “N”.
NOTE 2: Optional when the OAM-IND field is populated, and the OAM ACT field is “C”.
NOTE 3: Otherwise prohibited.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 1 numeric character
EXAMPLE: |
5 |