Technical Documentation

Configuring Service Interface Pools (NSM Procedure)

You can configure service interface pools used for Virtual Private Network (VPN) aggregation using the Service Interface Pools option. Up to 1000 logical interfaces can be configured in a service interface pool. All interfaces in a pool must belong to the same service PIC or DPC. All interfaces assigned to the same service must be in the same pool.

To configure service interface pools in NSM:

  1. In the navigation tree select Device Manager > Devices.
  2. In the Devices list, double-click the device to select it.
  3. In the Configuration tab, expand Services.
  4. Select Service Interface Pools.
  5. Add or modify the settings as specified in Table 1.
  6. Click one:
    • OK—To save the changes.
    • Cancel—To cancel the modifications.

Table 1: Service Interface Pools Configuration Details

Task Your Action

Configure a service interface pool for VPN aggregation for the BGF feature.

  1. In the Comment box, enter the comment.
  2. Expand Service Interface Pools.
  3. Click Pool next to Service Interface Pools.
  4. Click Add new entry next to Pool.
  5. In the Name box, enter the name of the service interface pool.
  6. In the Comment box, enter the comment.
  7. Click Interface next to pool.
  8. Click Add new entry next to interface.
  9. In the Name box, enter the name and logical unit number of the service interface.
  10. In the Comment box, enter the comment.

Published: 2009-08-23