RE: [10GBASE-T] EFM OAM...
Title: Message
Geoff,
 
Would 
you like to make a presentation to that effect? :-)
 
I see 
the Study Group as having three options related to OAM in our 
objectives:
1) state compliance with EFM OAM (and therefore 
possibly use it in our effort)
2) state that EFM OAM is beyond the scope of 
10GBASE-T, excluding it from use within our effort
3) say nothing, and leave the use of EFM OAM 
capabilities up to those implementing the systems
 
Which 
of the three options would you prefer?
 
Would 
anyone else like to state a preferred option?
 
Thanks,
Brad
  
  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