This chapter describes this document, includes summaries of changes from previous releases and precautionary messages, and lists command conventions.
This document provides a basic overview of the Nokia Service Router Linux (SR Linux). This document is intended for marketing personnel, network technicians, administrators, operators, service providers, and others who need a basic understanding of the SR Linux.
![]() | Note: This manual covers the current release and may also contain some content that will be released in later maintenance loads. Refer to the SR Linux Release Notes for information on features supported in each load. |
Table 1 lists the changes that were made in this release.
Topic | Location |
Updated list of customer documents | |
Description of new 7220 IXR-H2 and 7220 IXR-H3 platforms | |
Description of system filter ACLs | |
EVPN-VXLAN support | |
BFD support for additional adjacency types | |
OSPF v2 and v3 support |
Observe all dangers, warnings, and cautions in this document to avoid injury or equipment damage during installation and maintenance. Follow the safety procedures and guidelines when working with and near electrical equipment.
Table 2 describes information symbols contained in this document.
Symbol | Meaning | Description |
![]() | Danger | Warns that incorrect handling and installation could result in bodily injury. An electric shock hazard could exist. Before you begin work on this equipment, be aware of hazards involving electrical circuitry, be familiar with networking environments, and implement accident prevention procedures. |
![]() | Warning | Warns that incorrect handling and installation could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
![]() | Caution | Warns that incorrect handling may reduce your component or system performance. |
![]() | Note | Notes contain suggestions or additional operational information. |
SR Linux documentation uses the following command conventions.
Generic IP addresses are used in examples. Replace these with the appropriate IP addresses used in the system.