SM - Synchronous Mode

Indicates if the bits transmitted from the provider network to the customer edge will need a clock reference based synchronous Ethernet UNI.

NOTE 1: More information regarding this field can be found in the MEF Technical Specifications MEF 10.3.

VALID ENTRIES:

E = Enabled

D = Disabled

USAGE: This field is conditional.

NOTE 1: Optional when the ACT field on the ASR Form is ā€œNā€ or ā€œCā€, otherwise prohibited.

DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 1 alpha character.

EXAMPLE:  E