RFC 3946 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2004

Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching Extensions for Synchronous Optical Network and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Control

Overview

RFC 3946, “Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching Extensions for Synchronous Optical Network and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Control”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2004 by E. Mannie, D. Papadimitriou. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4606 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document is a companion to the Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) signaling. It defines the Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) technology specific information needed when using GMPLS signaling. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 4606
Other RFCs from 2004

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