R-VPLS with IPv6 interfaces is supported only on 7210 SAS-Mxp operating in the network mode.
Routed VPLS (R-VPLS) allows a VPLS instance to be associated with an IP interface.
R-VPLS is supported on all 7210 SAS platforms as described in this document, including those operating in access-uplink mode.
For 7210 SAS platforms operating in network mode, R-VPLS can provide both customer service and in-band management of the node.
For 7210 SAS platforms operating in access-uplink mode, R-VPLS can only provide in-band management of the node.
Within an R-VPLS service, traffic with a destination MAC matching that of the associated IP interface is routed based on the IP forwarding table; all other traffic is forwarded based on the VPLS forwarding table.
In access-uplink mode, an R-VPLS service can be associated with an IPv4 interface and supports only static routing. It is primarily designed for use of in-band management of the node. It allows for in-band management of the 7210 SAS nodes in a ring deployment using a single IPv4 subnet, reducing the number of IP subnets needed.
In network mode, an R-VPLS service can be associated with an IPv4 or IPv6 interface and supports static routing and other routing protocols. It can be used to provide a service to the customer or for in-band management of the node.