MD Naming Conventions

When accessing the named MD configuration mode, use one of four naming conventions to identify a CFM MD:

• String-name – A string of up to 43 printable characters. This format provides descriptive freedom in naming the association.
• Dns-like-name – A string of up to 43 printable characters that represents a standard domain name server convention. This option is for management purposes. A check is done to assure that you have entered a legally formatted DNS name.
• Mac-int-name – A MAC address format plus an integer index ID value. You must follow a supported MAC address format as described in the parameter table.
• No-name – A no name option that sets a NULL string as the MD name. It can only be used for a single MD on each device.

A non-configurable index value is associated with every MD and MA. This index value appears in the prompt to provide context to the prompt. For example, the prompt (rw-config-cfm-md.1) is for the MD index 1 configuration context. Use the show cfm md command to display the index value for each configured MD.