Identifies the protection functionality requested for a Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group (MCLAG).
NOTE 1: More information relative to multi-chassis link aggregation can be found in IEEE 802.1AQ. When multi-chassis 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 MCLAG field 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