loopback
Syntax
loopback {line | internal | remote}
no loopback
Context
config>port>tdm>e3
config>port>tdm>ds3
Description
This command puts the specified port or channel into a loopback mode.
The corresponding port or channel must be in a shutdown state in order for the loopback mode to be enabled.
The upper level port or channel or parallel channels should not be affected by the loopback mode.
NOTE: This command is not saved in the router configuration between boots.
The no form of this command disables the specified type of loopback.
Default
no loopback
Parameters
line — Places the associated port or channel into a line loopback mode. A line loopback loops frames
received on the corresponding port or channels back to the remote router.
internal — Places the associated port or channel into a internal loopback mode. A internal loopback loops
the frames from the local router back at the framer.
remote — Sends a signal to the remote device to provide a line loopback.
mdl
Syntax
mdl {eic | lic | fic | unit | pfi | port | gen} mdl-string
no mdl
Context
config>port>tdm>ds3
Description
This command configures the maintenance data link (MDL) message for a DS-3/E-3.
This command is only applicable if the DS-3/E-3 is using C-bit framing (see the framing (DS3) command).
The no form of this command removes the MDL string association and stops the transmission of any IDs.
Default
no mdl
Parameters
mdl-string — specify an MDL message up to 38 characters long on a DS-3.
eic — Specifies the equipment ID code up to 10 characters long.
lic — Specifies the equipment ID code up to 11 characters long.
fic — Specifies the ID code up to 10 characters long.
unit — Specifies the unit ID code up to 6 characters long.
pfi — Specifies the facility ID code up to 38 characters long.
port — Specifies the port ID code up to 38 characters long.
gen — Specifies the generator number to send in the MDL test signal message up to 38 characters long.
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