RFC 3618 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2003
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Multicast Source Discovery Protocol
Overview
RFC 3618, “Multicast Source Discovery Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in October 2003 by B. Fenner, D. Meyer. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP) describes a mechanism to connect multiple IP Version 4 Protocol Independent Multicast Sparse-Mode (PIM-SM) domains together. Each PIM-SM domain uses its own independent Rendezvous Point (RP) and does not have to depend on RPs in other domains. This document reflects existing MSDP implementations.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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