So if you are just connecting to another device on Tranport side PE device for EPL circuit, shouldn't you still see an UP/UP port even if there is no device deployed yet on the distant end of the EPL? I mean, you are still connecting directly to the service provider's equipment.
router site 1 >>>transport provider device |||| >>>> EPL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>EPL>>>>transport provider device <<<<<<< router Site 2
