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RFC 9893: Dynamic Link Exchange Protocol (DLEP) Credit-Based Flow Control Messages and Data Items

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This document defines new Dynamic Link Exchange Protocol (DLEP) Data Items that are used to support credit-based flow control. Credit window flow control is used to regulate when data may be sent to an associated virtual or physical queue. These Data Items are extensible and reusable. This document also defines new messages that support credit window flow control.

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Document ID
RFC9893
Published
January 2026
Authors
B. Cheng; D. Wiggins; S. Ratliff; L. Berger; E. Kinzie
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
20
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