RFC 3746 · INFORMATIONAL · 2004
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Forwarding and Control Element Separation Framework
Overview
RFC 3746, “Forwarding and Control Element Separation Framework”, is an Informational document published in April 2004 by L. Yang, R. Dantu, T. Anderson, R. Gopal. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines the architectural framework for the ForCES (Forwarding and Control Element Separation) network elements, and identifies the associated entities and their interactions. This is memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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