Re: [10GBASE-T] EFM OAM...

[Geoff Thompson <gthompso@nortelnetworks.com>]

Brad-

I would say that since...

        

the same
entity is likely to own both ends of the link
AND

        

both ends
of the link are expected to be in the same building.
AND

        

both ends
of the link are likely to be in the same room
that there is no need for management beyond that required for existing
enterprise links.

Geoff


At 08:32 PM 2/18/2003 -0800, Booth, Bradley wrote:

> Study
> group members, 
>
> As some of you may know, EFM
> (Ethernet in the First Mile or 802.3ah) has added Operation,
> Administration and Management (OAM) capabilities to their
> specification.  Like 802.3af DTE power, the study group needs to
> decide whether or not compliance with 802.3ah is within the scope of our
> effort, and most specifically the OAM capabilities.  This relates to
> compatability with our existing standards.  If there is anyone that
> would like to make presentations for or against compliance with 802.3ah
> or 802.3ah OAM, please let me know.
>
> Thank you, 
> Brad 
>
> Chair, 10GBASE-T Study Group
> bbooth@ieee.org