RFC 6898 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2013

Link Management Protocol Behavior Negotiation and Configuration Modifications

Overview

RFC 6898, “Link Management Protocol Behavior Negotiation and Configuration Modifications”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2013 by D. Li, D. Ceccarelli, L. Berger. It updates RFC 4204, RFC 4207, RFC 4209, RFC 5818. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Link Management Protocol (LMP) is used to coordinate the properties, use, and faults of data links in networks controlled by Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS). This document defines an extension to LMP to negotiate capabilities and indicate support for LMP extensions. The defined extension is compatible with non-supporting implementations.

This document updates RFC 4204, RFC 4207, RFC 4209, and RFC 5818.

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
This RFC updates
RFC 4204 RFC 4207 RFC 4209 RFC 5818
Other RFCs from 2013

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