For customers running ERS 8800 version 7.1.x:
The minimum software release is 7.1.3.1, however the recommended ERS 8800 software release is 7.1.5.4 or later.
On switches using 8612 XLRS or 8812XL modules for the links connecting to the VSP 4450 Series, the minimum software version is 7.1.5.4.
The “spbm version” on the ERS 8800 must be “802.1aq”.
For customers running ERS 8800 version 7.2.x:
The minimum software release is 7.2.0.2, however the recommended ERS 8800 software release is 7.2.1.1 or later.
On switches using 8612 XLRS or 8812XL modules for the links connecting to the VSP 4450 Series switch, the minimum software version is 7.2.1.1.
Diffserv is enabled in the VSP 4450 Series port settings, and is disabled in the ERS 8800 port settings, by default.