RFC 2641 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999

Cabletron's VlanHello Protocol Specification Version 4

Overview

RFC 2641, “Cabletron's VlanHello Protocol Specification Version 4”, is an Informational document published in August 1999 by D. Hamilton, D. Ruffen. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The VlanHello protocol is part of the InterSwitch Message Protocol (ISMP) which provides interswitch communication between switches running Cabletron's SecureFast VLAN (SFVLAN) product. Switches use the VlanHello protocol to discover their neighboring switches and establish the topology of the switch fabric. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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