In the IP Manager, the NetworkConnection may be connected to the Routers via Cards, Interfaces, and Sub-Interfaces. XD Manager OTM to IP supports several connection methods between the Router and NetworkConnection.

The following connections are supported.

Figure 1. Interface to Interface connection
Figure 2. Sub-Interface1 to Sub-Interface1 connection

Additional levels of Sub-Interfaces are also supported.

Figure 3. Sub-Interface2 to Sub-Interface2 connection

The connection in Lowest level connection only is supported with dual connections is supported where the lowest level NetworkConnection, NetworkConnection1, shown in orange, is the only one managed by XD Manager OTM to IP. Compare with Supported Network Connection.

Figure 4. Lowest level connection only is supported with dual connections

In most cases there is symmetry in the devices used at either end of the NetworkConnection. But asymmetric connections like the example shown in SubInterface to Interface asymmetric connection are also supported.

Figure 5. SubInterface to Interface asymmetric connection

The connection shown in Cable connection shows a Cable connecting the two switches via ports.

Figure 6. Cable connection