By default, ETH-CFM Management Points (MEPs and MIPs) and MC-LAG operate independently. Nokia recommends not enabling fault propagation when the default behavior is in use. A global command is available to allow ETH-CFM the ability to track the state of the MC-LAG for MPs that are configured on MC-LAG ports. This feature does not allow MEPs to influence MC-LAG state. Because the MP relies heavily on the underlying MC-LAG construct, consideration must be given for the correct MC-LAG design and deployment. It is important to understand that the state of MC-LAG can be reflected in the state of the MPs which are configured on SAPs that are part MC-LAGs. For example, a SAP on a LAG that is part of an MC-LAG configuration can behave in a manner that more appropriately represents the MC-LAG.