Special-Purpose Label Terminology
RFC 9017, “Special-Purpose Label Terminology”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2021 by L. Andersson, K. Kompella, A. Farrel. It updates RFC 3032, RFC 7274. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses and recommends terminology that may be used when MPLS Special-Purpose Labels (SPLs) are specified and documented.
This document applies that terminology change to the relevant IANA registry and also clarifies the use of the Entropy Label Indicator (7) when immediately preceded by the Extension Label (15).
This document updates RFCs 3032 and 7274.
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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