RFC 2370 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
MON · 14 SEP 2026
The OSPF Opaque LSA Option
Overview
RFC 2370, “The OSPF Opaque LSA Option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 1998 by R. Coltun. It has since been updated by RFC 3630. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5250 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo defines enhancements to the OSPF protocol to support a new class of link-state advertisements (LSA) called Opaque LSAs. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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