Updated Date: 07/07/2026
Configure an NSH-aware service function of type Virtual
Each SFF has some number of service functions (SF) associated with it. A service function is the service on a device that processes requests from, and sends responses to, an SFF in a service chain. You must associate a n NSH-aware service function of type Virtual with an SFF.
Note: Unlike the other SFs in the sample configuration, this SF resides directly on its associated SFF.
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From the SFC controller menu on the left side of the screen, select Service Functions.
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In the upper left corner, click Create.
The Create New Service Function screen opens.
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Type a unique name for the SF.
In our sample configuration, this is
sf2-2. -
From the Service Function Forwarder list, select an SFF.
In our sample configuration, this is
sff2. -
From the NSH Aware list, select Yes.
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From the Resource Type list, select Virtual.
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From theVirtual Server list, select the virtual server that you created as a prerequisite for this SF.
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Click Create.
After you complete this step, the SFC controller propagates the SF configuration data you entered to the relevant SFF.
After completing this task, you have configured an NSH-aware SF of type Virtual. This is the second of the two NSH-aware SFs in the sample configuration.