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RFC 7490: Remote Loop-Free Alternate (LFA) Fast Reroute (FRR)

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This document describes an extension to the basic IP fast reroute mechanism, described in RFC 5286, that provides additional backup connectivity for point-to-point link failures when none can be provided by the basic mechanisms.

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Document ID
RFC7490
Published
April 2015
Authors
S. Bryant; C. Filsfils; S. Previdi; M. Shand; N. So
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
29
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