http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc8084.txt
RFC 8084: Network Transport Circuit Breakers, G. Fairhurst2017-03-01T23:00:00-00:00This document explains what is meant by the term "network transport Circuit Breaker". It describes the need for Circuit Breakers (CBs) for network tunnels and applications when using non-congestion- controlled traffic and explains where CBs are, and are not, needed. It also defines requirements for building a CB and the expected outcomes of using a CB within the Internet.