RFC 7947 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2016

Internet Exchange BGP Route Server

Overview

RFC 7947, “Internet Exchange BGP Route Server”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2016 by E. Jasinska, N. Hilliard, R. Raszuk, N. Bakker. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document outlines a specification for multilateral interconnections at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). Multilateral interconnection is a method of exchanging routing information among three or more External BGP (EBGP) speakers using a single intermediate broker system, referred to as a route server. Route servers are typically used on shared access media networks, such as IXPs, to facilitate simplified interconnection among multiple Internet routers.

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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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