Generalized MPLS Protocol Extensions for Multi-Layer and Multi-Region Networks
RFC 6001, “Generalized MPLS Protocol Extensions for Multi-Layer and Multi-Region Networks”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2010 by D. Papadimitriou, M. Vigoureux, K. Shiomoto, D. Brungard, JL. Le Roux. It updates RFC 4202, RFC 4203, RFC 4206, RFC 4874, RFC 4974, RFC 5307. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
There are specific requirements for the support of networks comprising Label Switching Routers (LSRs) participating in different data plane switching layers controlled by a single Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) control plane instance, referred to as GMPLS Multi-Layer Networks / Multi-Region Networks (MLN/MRN).
This document defines extensions to GMPLS routing and signaling protocols so as to support the operation of GMPLS Multi-Layer / Multi-Region Networks. It covers the elements of a single GMPLS control plane instance controlling multiple Label Switched Path (LSP) regions or layers within a single Traffic Engineering (TE) domain. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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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