RFC 7110 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2014

Return Path Specified Label Switched Path Ping

Overview

RFC 7110, “Return Path Specified Label Switched Path Ping”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2014 by M. Chen, W. Cao, S. Ning, F. Jounay, S. Delord. It has since been updated by RFC 7737. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines extensions to the data-plane failure-detection protocol for Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Label Switched Paths (LSPs) known as "LSP ping". These extensions allow a selection of the LSP to be used for the echo reply return path. Enforcing a specific return path can be used to verify bidirectional connectivity and also increase LSP ping robustness.

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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RFC 7737
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