Configure Bvlan Ethertype - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.

configure bvlan ethertype

configure bvlan ethertype <value>
Description
The default Ethernet value for 802.1ah, or MAC-in-MAC frames is 0x88B5. This command changes the
Ethernet value for 802.1ah frames.
Syntax Description
value
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
If you are going to change this, Extreme Networks recommends setting this value prior to any other
802.1ah configuration. Changing the 802.1ah may cause the system to flush both the FDB and the MAC-
binding tables.
To display the 802.1ah Ethernet type, issue the
Example
The following command changes the Ethernet type of a MAC-in-MAC, or 802.1ah, frame from the
default of 0x88B5 to 0x88A2:
configure bvlan etherthype 0x88A2
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 11.4.
Platform Availability
This command is available only on the BlackDiamond 10808 and 12804 switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
Enter the value in hexadecimal of the Ethernet type you want to use for
802.1ah frames.
show vman
configure bvlan ethertype
command.
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