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Adding and Configuring VNF Ports

This section describes how to configure and add Virtual Network Function (VNF) ports in Service Composer.

  1. Open Service Composer.
  2. Click .

    The Physical VNF Port page appears.

  3. Click Settings.

    The Network Manager application opens.

  4. Identity a physical port in Advanced Settings > Physical Port Definition.
  5. Under VNF, enable the checkbox corresponding to the physical port.
  6. Click Apply.

    A confirmation message appears.

  7. Click Yes.

    Network Manager saves the settings.

  8. Reopen Service Composer.
  9. Identify the native port.
  10. Click and drag the icon on to the canvas.
  11. Select .
  12. Click the native port icon.

    The connector line appears.

  13. Click on a software component.

    Service Composer establishes a service chain between the physical VNF port and the software component.

  14. Click Apply.

Service Composer saves the settings.