RFC 5659 · INFORMATIONAL · 2009

An Architecture for Multi-Segment Pseudowire Emulation Edge-to-Edge

Overview

RFC 5659, “An Architecture for Multi-Segment Pseudowire Emulation Edge-to-Edge”, is an Informational document published in October 2009 by M. Bocci, S. Bryant. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes an architecture for extending pseudowire emulation across multiple packet switched network (PSN) segments. Scenarios are discussed where each segment of a given edge-to-edge emulated service spans a different provider's PSN, as are other scenarios where the emulated service originates and terminates on the same provider's PSN, but may pass through several PSN tunnel segments in that PSN. It presents an architectural framework for such multi-segment pseudowires, defines terminology, and specifies the various protocol elements and their functions. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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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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