1-5Tasks RemarksBasic Configuration Tasks RequiredThese configurations are the foundation for other configuration tasks.Configuring CC on MEPs RequiredConfiguring the MEPs to send CCMs to manage link connectivityConfiguring LB on MEPs OptionalChecking link state by testing link connectivityConfiguring LT on MEPsOptionalTracing link fault and finding the path between the source MEP andtarget MEPz A port blocked by STP cannot receive, send, or respond to CFD messages, however, if the port isconfigured as an outward-facing MEP, it can still receive and send CCM messages even if it isblocked by STP.z Only Ethernet ports support CFD.Basic Configuration TasksBasic configuration tasks include:z Configuring Service Instancez Configuring MEPz Configuring MIP Generation RulesBased on the network design, you should configure MEPs or the rules for generating MIPs on eachdevice. However, before doing this you must first configure the service instance.Configuring Service InstanceA service instance is indicated by an integer to represent an MA in an MD. The MD and MA define thelevel and VLAN attribute of the messages handled by the MPs in a service instance.Follow these steps to configure a service instance:To do... Use the command... RemarksEnter system view system-view —Enable CFD cfd enable RequiredCFD is disabled by default.