RFC 9017
Special-Purpose Label Terminology, April 2021
- File formats:
- Also available: XML file for editing
- Status:
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Updates:
- RFC 3032, RFC 7274
- Authors:
- L. Andersson
K. Kompella
A. Farrel - Stream:
- IETF
- Source:
- mpls (rtg)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC9017
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Abstract
This document discusses and recommends terminology that may be used when MPLS Special-Purpose Labels (SPLs) are specified and documented.
This document applies that terminology change to the relevant IANA registry and also clarifies the use of the Entropy Label Indicator (7) when immediately preceded by the Extension Label (15).
This document updates RFCs 3032 and 7274.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.