Generalized MPLS Data Channel Switching Capable and Channel Set Label Extensions
RFC 6002, “Generalized MPLS Data Channel Switching Capable and Channel Set Label Extensions”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2010 by L. Berger, D. Fedyk. It updates RFC 3471, RFC 3473, RFC 3945, RFC 4202, RFC 4203, RFC 5307. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes two technology-independent extensions to Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS). The first extension defines the new switching type Data Channel Switching Capable. Data Channel Switching Capable interfaces are able to support switching of the whole digital channel presented on single channel interfaces. The second extension defines a new type of generalized label and updates related objects. The new label is called the Generalized Channel_Set Label and allows more than one data plane label to be controlled as part of a Label Switched Path (LSP). [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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- RFC 6001 Generalized MPLS Protocol Extensions for Multi-Layer and Multi-Region Networks
- RFC 6003 Ethernet Traffic Parameters
- RFC 6004 Generalized MPLS Support for Metro Ethernet Forum and G.8011 Ethernet Service Switching
- RFC 6005 Generalized MPLS Support for Metro Ethernet Forum and G.8011 User Network Interface
- RFC 5998 An Extension for EAP-Only Authentication in IKEv2
- RFC 6006 Extensions to the Path Computation Element Communication Protocol for Point-to-Multipoint Traffic Engineering Label Switched Paths
- RFC 5997 Use of Status-Server Packets in the Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Protocol
- RFC 6007 Use of the Synchronization VECtor List for Synchronized Dependent Path Computations