Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links Smart Endnodes
RFC 8384, “Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links Smart Endnodes”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 2018 by R. Perlman, F. Hu, D. Eastlake 3rd, T. Liao. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document addresses the problem of the size and freshness of the endnode learning table in edge Routing Bridges (RBridges), by allowing endnodes to volunteer for endnode learning and encapsulation/decapsulation. Such an endnode is known as a "Smart Endnode". Only the attached edge RBridge can distinguish a "Smart Endnode" from a "normal endnode". The Smart Endnode uses the nickname of the attached edge RBridge, so this solution does not consume extra nicknames. The solution also enables endnodes that are Fine-Grained Label (FGL) aware.
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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