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EVPN and PBB-EVPN

EVPN tests Ethernet VPN services over BGP. It can emulate an EVI, local MAC/IP addresses, Route Distinguisher, Route Target, and labels. PBB-EVPN extends the scenario with backbone MAC, I-SID, and B-VID parameters for networks using Provider Backbone Bridging.

Table 217 — EVPN Parameters

NameDescriptionValue
Instance IDEVPN instance identifierSpecify a unique number
EVIEVPN Instance ID100 by default
ModeEVPN modeevpn, or PBB-EVPN mode when used
Local labelLocal MPLS label50000 by default
BGP session IDBGP session used for EVPNSpecify the BGP session ID
Route DistinguisherEVPN instance RDFor example, 65000:100
Route TargetImport/export RTSpecify the service RT
Ethernet tagEthernet Tag ID0 for a basic scenario
LDP transport instance IDTransport LDP instanceUse as required
MTUService MTU1500 by default
Local MACsLocal MAC/IP addresses advertised in EVPNAdd the MAC and, when required, IP address
B-MACBackbone MAC for PBB-EVPNSet in PBB-EVPN scenarios
I-SIDService Instance IdentifierUsed in PBB-EVPN
B-VIDBackbone VLAN IDUsed in PBB-EVPN

The BGP session in an EVPN scenario must be configured to exchange EVPN routes. After starting, check the number of local and remote MAC addresses, the BGP session state, and whether the DUT has learned the EVPN routes.