RFC 8542 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2019

A YANG Data Model for Fabric Topology in Data-Center Networks

Overview

RFC 8542, “A YANG Data Model for Fabric Topology in Data-Center Networks”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2019 by Y. Zhuang, D. Shi, R. Gu, H. Ananthakrishnan. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines a YANG data model for fabric topology in data- center networks and represents one possible view of the data-center fabric. This document focuses on the data model only and does not endorse any kind of network design that could be based on the abovementioned model.

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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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