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RFC 6658: Packet Pseudowire Encapsulation over an MPLS PSN

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This document describes a pseudowire mechanism that is used to transport a packet service over an MPLS PSN in the case where the client Label Switching Router (LSR) and the server Provider Edge equipments are co-resident in the same equipment. This pseudowire mechanism may be used to carry all of the required layer 2 and layer 3 protocols between the pair of client LSRs. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC6658
Published
July 2012
Authors
S. Bryant; L. Martini; G. Swallow; A. Malis
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
15
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