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RFC 6423: Using the Generic Associated Channel Label for Pseudowire in the MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP)

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This document describes the requirements for using the Generic Associated Channel Label (GAL) in pseudowires (PWs) in MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP) networks, and provides an update to the description of GAL usage in RFC 5586 by removing the restriction that is imposed on using GAL for PWs, especially in MPLS-TP environments. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC6423
Published
November 2011
Authors
H. Li; L. Martini; J. He; F. Huang
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
5
Also known as
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Updates:
RFC 5586

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