RFC 4205 · INFORMATIONAL · 2005

Intermediate System to Intermediate System Extensions in Support of Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching

Overview

RFC 4205, “Intermediate System to Intermediate System Extensions in Support of Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching”, is an Informational document published in October 2005 by K. Kompella, Y. Rekhter. It updates RFC 3784. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5307 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies encoding of extensions to the IS-IS routing protocol in support of Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS). This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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

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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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 5307
This RFC updates
RFC 3784
Other RFCs from 2005

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