# pvc

#### Syntax

To create a control PVC from Interface Configuration mode:

pvc vcd vpi/vci ilmi

no pvc vcd

To create a data PVC from Subinterface Configuration mode and access ATM VC Configuration mode:

pvc vcd vpi/vci

no pvc vcd

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

From Interface Configuration mode, creates a control PVC that supports ILMI services. To create a control PVC, you must specify the VCD, VPI, VCI, and the ilmi encapsulation type. The no version removes the specified control PVC from the router.

From Subinterface Configuration mode, creates a data PVC and accesses ATM VC Configuration mode, from which you can configure and modify individual PVC attributes one at a time. To create a data PVC, you must specify the VCD, VPI, and VCI. The no version removes the specified data PVC from the router.

#### Options

- vcd—Virtual circuit descriptor that is an identifier for the VC in other commands; number, in the range 1–2147483647
- vpi—Virtual path identifier for this PVC. The numeric range depends on the module capabilities and current configuration.
- vci—Virtual circuit identifier for this PVC. The numeric range depends on the module capabilities and current configuration. For control PVCs, the recommended VCI value is 16 for ilmi encapsulation and 5 for qsaal encapsulation. The VCI value cannot be 0.
- ilmi—Configures Integrated Local Management Interface encapsulation for a control PVC

#### Mode

Interface Configuration, Subinterface Configuration