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RFC 8957: Synonymous Flow Label Framework

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RFC 8372 ("MPLS Flow Identification Considerations") describes the requirement for introducing flow identities within the MPLS architecture. This document describes a method of accomplishing this by using a technique called "Synonymous Flow Labels" in which labels that mimic the behavior of other labels provide the identification service. These identifiers can be used to trigger per-flow operations on the packet at the receiving label switching router.

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Document ID
RFC8957
Published
January 2021
Authors
S. Bryant; M. Chen; G. Swallow; S. Sivabalan; G. Mirsky
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
9
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