This is definitely something that we have a need for here. We have multiple locations with DSL backup links that terminate back here on an ATM DS1. Since these are backup links, without OAM I have no way of knowing when there is a problem with one. Qwest DSL support certainly isn't going to call me and let me know!
So, I've enabled OAM and now get a nice syslog message when the link goes down. This allows me to get a quicker start on my one-hour phone call with clueless tech support. ;-) John >>> "Chuck Larrieu" 1/31/02 8:55:17 AM >>> I'm asking because I don't know the real world answer, and don't have a lot of real world experience with ATM. My reading is that OAM will shut down interfaces when the end to end ATM PVC fails. Can you explain this in a bit more detail. Is this something you really want to happen in real world? Wouldn't this complicate things when the link comes back up? Chuck ""MADMAN"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > You need to enable OAM. Simply under the PVC add on both end "oam > enable" > > Dave > > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote: > > > > How can I detect an ATM link went down? > > > > Due to business reason, we are in a process to replace old Frame Relay > > connections with ATM connections. But when Carrier's ATM network had > problem > > and one of the ATM link went down, the router interface attached to it > still > > shows up up. For that reason the ISDN backup interface on the same router > > wouldn't automatically dial the remote end, and we couldn't meet 7x24 > > requirement. > > > > There was no such problem before switching to ATM. It works perfectly with > > FR connections and ISDN DDR Backup. If there was a problem in one of the FR > > links, the interface attached to it will go down and the ISDN interface > will > > automatically dial the remote end. > > > > Is there any way to get around this problem? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Tony > > -- > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. > > Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! > > http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > > > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at > > http://webmail.netscape.com/ > -- > David Madland > Sr. Network Engineer > CCIE# 2016 > Qwest Communications Int. Inc. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 612-664-3367 > > "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=33864&t=33802 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
