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draft-kumaki-ccamp-mpls-gmpls-interworking
draft-kumaki-ccamp-mpls-gmpls-interworking-02.txt January 2006
CCAMP Working Group Kenji Kumaki
KDDI Corporation
Zafar Ali
Cisco Systems
Tomohiro Otani
KDDI R&D Laboratories, Inc.
George Swallow
Mallik Tatipamula
Cisco Systems
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Expires: July 2006 January 2006
Operational, Deployment and Interworking Considerations for GMPLS
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Abstract
In order to deploy GMPLS technology in the existing IP/MPLS networks,
various operation, deployment and interworking aspect of MPLS/GMPLS
needs to be addressed.
From the deployment perspective, GMPLS architecture document lists
[RFC3945] three different scenarios in which GMPLS technology can be
deployed: overlay, augmented and integrated. Reference [GMPLS-mig]
addresses the problem of migration from MPLS to GMPLS networks using
the integrated model. This draft addresses the same problem space for
augmented model and illustrates the applicability of augmented model
in deploying GMPLS technology in existing IP/MPLS networks.
Another very important aspect of MPLS/GMPLS interworking is ability
to effectively use GMPLS services in IP/MPLS networks. This includes
ability to specify GMPLS LSPs in signaling requests based on the type
of the setup desired, as well as considerations for the operation
aspects of using GMPLS LSPs.
In this draft, we highlight some deployment and MPLS/GMPLS
interworking requirements and propose solutions to address them. We
also highlight some operation aspects and the possible solution and
provide applicability statement for the available options.
Conventions used in this document
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT",
"SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this
document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119 [RFC2119].
Routing Area ID Summary
(This section to be removed before publication.)
SUMMARY
This document addresses some MPLS/ GMPLS deployment, operational and
interworking aspects.
WHERE DOES IT FIT IN THE PICTURE OF THE ROUTING AREA WORK?
This work fits in the context of MPLS/GMPLS deployment, operational
and interworking.
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WHY IS IT TARGETED AT THIS WG?
This document is targeted at ccamp as it addresses some MPLS/GMPLS
deployment, operational and interworking aspects.
RELATED REFERENCES
Please refer to the reference section.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................4
2. Terminology...................................................5
3. MPLS/GMPLS Deployment,Operational and interworking requirements5
3.1 Software Upgrade Requirement.................................5
3.2 Use of GMPLS network resources in IP/MPLS networks...........6
3.3 Interworking of MPLS and GMPLS protection....................6
3.4 Separation of IP/MPLS domain and GMPLS domain................6
3.5 Failure recovery.............................................6
4. Augmented model...............................................6
4.1 Routing in Augmented Model...................................7
4.2 Failure Recovery in Augmented Model..........................7
4.3 Management in Augmented model................................8
4.4 GMPLS Deployment Considerations..............................8
4.5 Applicability of real/virtual FA-LSP.........................8
4.6 Applicability of FA Utilization..............................9
4.7 Bundling FA-LSP..............................................9
5. MPLS/GMPLS Interworking aspects...............................9
5.1 Static vs. signaling triggered dynamic FA-LSPs...............9
5.2 MPLS/GMPLS LSP Resource Affinity Mapping....................10
5.3 MPLS/GMPLS LSP Priority Mapping.............................10
5.4 Signaling Protected MPLS LSPs...............................11
6. Operational Considerations...................................12
6.1 Applicability of the Priority Management Options............12
6.2 Applicability of the Signaling Triggered Dynamic FA-LSP.....13
7. Backward Compatibility Note..................................13
8. Security Considerations......................................13
9. Intellectual Property Considerations.........................13
10.Acknowledgement..............................................14
11.Reference....................................................14
11.1 Normative Reference........................................14
11.2 Informative Reference......................................14
12.Author's Addresses...........................................15
13.Full Copyright Statement.....................................16
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1. Introduction
Introduction of GMPLS technology in existing IP/MPLS networks and
migration of IP/MPLS services to GMPLS core poses some new
requirements that do not exist while using point to point physical
links in the core network. One of the biggest challenges in today's
network is "how to deploy GMPLS technology" in a manner least impact
on the existing IP/MPLS networks. It is neither feasible nor desired
to upgrade all existing nodes to GMPLS technology. In fact, it is
required to minimize the impact of migration to GMPLS on the existing
IP/MPLS network. It is also desired to respect the administrative
boundaries between IP/MPLS and Optical domains.
There are several architectural alternatives including overlay,
integrated and augmented models proposed in GMPLS architecture
document [RFC3945]. The key difference among these models is how much
and what kind of network information can be shared between packet and
Optical domains. Peer model is suitable, where optical transport and
Internet/Intranet Service networks are operated by a single entity.
Currently, many service providers have traditionally built their
networks, where Optical transport and IP/MPLS service networks belong
to different operation, management, ownership. Most important thing
is that service providers wants to operate and manage their networks
independently, and deploy them without changing existing IP/MPLS
network topologies, protocols and scalability. Overlay model is
suitable for such scenario, however does not offer the benefits of
peer model approach for efficient resource utilization, optimal
routing and protection and restoration between IP/MPLS and Optical
networks. Augmented model is suitable in this scenario, where Optical
transport and IP/MPLS service networks administrated by different
entities and would like to maintain a separation between IP/MPLS and
Optical layers, at the same time, get the benefits of integrated
model approach.
Reference [GMPLS-mig] addresses the problem of migration from MPLS to
GMPLS networks using the integrated model. This draft addresses the
GMPLS deployment considerations using augmented model and illustrates
how it can be used in existing IP, MPLS and non-IP/MPLS networks. In
this regard, there are three different considerations taken into
account while comparing these approaches. They are: Deployment
considerations, routing aspects, and failure recovery considerations.
MPLS/GMPLS interworking is also an important aspect that needs to be
considered in deploying GMPLS technology in existing IP/MPLS networks.
MPLS/GMPLS interworking function refers to methods deployed for
mapping between MPLS LSPs and GMPLS LSPs. From a Packet Switching
Capable (PSC) network point of view, a router in the PSC network sees
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GMPLS LSP (signaled in non-PSC network) as a point-to-point link. How
effectively IP/MPLS networks can utilize these TE links (FA-LPSs)
created in GMPLS networks is an important aspect that needs to be
considered.
Resource affinity and Priority management are operational aspect that
must be considered in deploying GMPLS technology. Specifically, GMPLS
technology is equipped with features like resource affinity and
priority management, protection and restoration. These features have
some implications on how IP/MPLS networks can utilize forwarding
and/or routing adjacencies established on top of GMPLS networks.
Especially, these management can be a local decision.
In this draft, we highlight these implications/requirements and
propose solutions to address them. In this fashion this draft
complements [GMPLS-mig] draft, which formalizes the MPLS/GMPLS
interworking problem. However, [GMPLS-mig] draft does not address
MPLS/GMPLS interworking problems such as a mapping between protected
MPLS LSPs and protected GMPLS LSPs.
Feature richness of MPLS and GMPLS technology allows service
providers to use a set of options on how GMPLS services can be used
by IP/MPLS networks. However, there are some operational
considerations and pros and cons associated with the individual
options. This draft also highlights some operations considerations
associated with use of GMPLS services by IP/MPLS networks.
2. Terminology
SP: Service provider
MPLS LSP setup request: MPLS rsvp path message
MPLS signaling request: MPLS rsvp path message
MPLS TE topology: MPLS TE database (TED)
3. MPLS/GMPLS Deployment,Operational and interworking requirements
In this section, we highlight requirements that service providers
have in order to deploy GMPLS technology in existing IP/MPLS networks.
3.1 Software Upgrade Requirement
Generally speaking, it is not practical to upgrade all IP/MPLS
routers to GMPLS capable routers in real SP networks due to a number
of reasons. Especially, in case of accommodating enterprise customer,
we do not allow IP/MPLS routers to upgrade GMPLS capable routers.
This means in the real IP/MPLS networks some routers would not be
upgraded to support GMPLS and some routers support would it.
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3.2 Use of GMPLS network resources in IP/MPLS networks
Most SPs have different networks for various services; their GMPLS
deployment plans are to have these service networks use a common
GMPLS controlled optical core. We need a way to make effective use
of GMPLS network resources (e.g. bandwidth) by the IP/MPLS service
networks.
3.3 Interworking of MPLS and GMPLS protection
If MPLS LSPs are protected using MPLS FRR [RFC4090], when an FRR
protected packet LSP is signaled, we should be able to select
protected FA-LSPs from GMPLS network. In terms of MPLS protection,
MPLS path message can be included some flags in FAST REROUTE object
and SESSION_ATTRIBUTE object.
In terms of GMPLS protection, there are both signaling aspects
[RFC3471] [RFC3473] and routing aspects [GMPLS-routing].
Protected MPLS LSPs should be able to select GMPLS protection type
with the option.
3.4 Separation of IP/MPLS domain and GMPLS domain
Most SPs have had different networks for every service, where
optical networks and IP/MPLS networks belong to different operation,
management, ownership. Most important thing is that SPs want to
operate and manage their networks independently, and deploy them
without changing existing IP/MPLS network topologies, protocols and
affecting scalability.
3.5 Failure recovery
Failure in optical routing domain should not affect services in
IP/MPLS routing domain, and failure can be restored/repaired in
optical domain without impacting IP/MPLS domain and vice versa.
4. Augmented model
Augmented Model is introduced in GMPLS Architecture document
[RFC3945]. It is a hybrid model between the full peer and overlay
models as shown in figure1. Border nodes at the edge of IP/MPLS
domain and optical domain receive routing information from the
optical devices (in optical domain) and nodes (in IP/MPLS domain).
Based on this information, border node keeps the optical and IP/MPLS
routing domain topology information in separate topology database. No
routing information from the router region is carried into the
optical region and vice versa. These are quite useful aspects from
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MPLS/GMPLS deployment, operations as well as interworking
requirements.
| Optical Transport |
| Network |
+--------+ +--------+ +-------+ +-------+ +--------+ +---------+
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| IP/MPLS+--+ Border +--+--+ OXC1 +--+ OXC2 +-+--+ Border +---+ IP/MPLS |
| Service| | Node | | | | | | Node | | Service |
| Network| | | | | | | | | | Network |
+-----+--+ +---+----+ +-----+-+ +---+---+ +--------+ +---------+
Figure 1. Augmented Model
4.1 Routing in Augmented Model
Augmented model maintains a separation between optical and routing
topologies; unlike integrated model approach, where topology
information is shared between IP/MPLS and Optical domains.
Nonetheless, as the border node has full knowledge of the optical
network, it can compute routes for GMPLS LSPs within the optical
domain. This allows augmented model to be more efficient in resource
utilization than overlay model, such that router and optical domain
resource can be optimized. At the same time, it can yield more
efficient use of resources, similar to the full peer model. In the
full peer model, however, since all the devices in optical and
routing domains share the same topology and routing information with
same IGP instance, it requires all the devices within peer model to
be MPLS/GMPLS aware.
4.2 Failure Recovery in Augmented Model
Both integrated model and augmented model offer a tighter
coordination between IP/MPLS and optical layers, which helps to
resolve uncorrelated failures. This is unlike overlay model, which
offers no coordination between optical and IP/MPLS layers;
consequently a single failure in one layer may trigger uncorrelated
failures in the other domain, which may complicate the fault handling.
Another important aspect in augmented model is failure transparency,
i.e., a failure in an optical network does not affect operations at a
router network and vice versa. Specifically, failure in the optical
domain does not affect services in routing (IP/MPLS) domain, and
failure can be restored/repaired in optical domain without impacting
IP/MPLS domain and vice versa. Where as in peer model, since optical
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and IP/MPLS domains share the same topology and routing information,
failure in optical domain is visible to IP/MPLS domain and vice versa.
4.3 Management in Augmented model
Currently, many SPs have traditionally built their networks, where
Optical transport and IP/MPLS service networks belong to different
operation, management, ownership. In augmented model, each network
administrator can operate and manage his network independently
because this model maintains a complete separation between these
networks.
4.4 GMPLS Deployment Considerations
In the integrated model, since all the devices in optical and routing
domains share the same topology and routing information with same IGP
instance, it requires all the devices within peer model to be
MPLS/GMPLS aware. Reference [GMPLS-mig] discusses various aspects of
migration from MPLS to GMPLS technology using integrated model.
In augmented model, as shown in figure 1, devices within optical and
its routing domains have no visibility into others topology and/or
routing information, except the border nodes. This will help
augmented model to accommodate both MPLS based or non-MPLS based
service networks connected to border nodes, as long as Border node in
augmented model can support GMPLS control plane.
One of the main advantages of the augmented model in the context of
GMPLS deployment is that it does not require existing IP/MPLS
networks to be GMPLS aware. Only border nodes need to be upgraded
with the GMPLS functionality. In this fashion, augmented model
renders itself for incremental deployment of the optical regions,
without requiring reconfiguration of existing areas/ASes, changing
operation of IGP and EGP or software upgrade of the existing IP/MPLS
service networks.
4.5 Applicability of real/virtual FA-LSP
Real/Virtual FA-LSPs discussed in [GMPLS-mig] are equally applicable
to the integrated and augmented models. Specifically, in augmented
model, the border node can advertise virtual GMPLS FA-LSPs into
IP/MPLS networks and can establish the LSP statically or dynamically
on as needed basis. The only additional requirement posed by the
augmented model is to have at least one full routing adjacency over
the GMPLS LSP, such that TE topology exchange for the individual
service network can happen.
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4.6 Applicability of FA Utilization
There are several possible schemes for determining how many FAs to
provision, when to enable the FAs, and whether to choose FAs of
virtual FAs as discussed in [GMPLS-mig] for integrated model. These
aspects of FA Utilization are equally applicable to augmented model,
with intelligence of FA Utilization implemented at the border node.
4.7 Bundling FA-LSP
In augmented model, it is also possible to bundle GMPLS FA-LSPs at
the border nodes. Since IP/MPLS network will only see a bundled link
with TE or IGP attributes, operations on the bundled link, e.g.,
adding a new component link, failure of a component link, etc., are
completely transparent to the rest of the network.
5. MPLS/GMPLS Interworking aspects
This section outlines some MPLS/GMPLS interworking aspects.
5.1 Static vs. signaling triggered dynamic FA-LSPs
From signaling perspective, clearly there are two alternatives in
which setup for GMPLS tunnel can be triggered: Static (pre-
configured) and Dynamic (on-demand based on signaling setup request).
Decision to establish new Static GMPLS LSPs are made either by the
operator or automatically (e.g., using features like TE auto-mesh).
In either case, Static FA-LSP are established and advertised prior to
setup of MPLS LSPs using them in the ERO. In case of static FA-LSP,
if MPLS LSP setup request cannot be satisfied by existing Static FA-
LSPs, it is rejected.
Dynamic FA-LSP is triggered by MPLS LSP setup request for an MPLS LSP.
Please note that dynamic FA-LSPs can be virtual FAs from routing
perspective. In either case, LSP creation from signaling perspective
is triggered by the MPLS RSVP Path message received at a MPLS/GMPLS
border router.
In the case of Static or Virtual FA-LSPs, the FA may be specified in
an ERO encoded as strict ERO. In the case where FA-LSPs are dynamic
and are not advertised as virtual links in the MPLS TE topology, MPLS
signaling request contains a loose ERO, and GMPLS LSP selection is a
local decision at the border router. In the case of Static or Virtual
FA-LSPs, a signaling request may also be encoded as loose ERO.
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When the border router receives the signaling setup request and
determines that in order for it to expand the loose ERO content, it
needs to create GMPLS FA-LSP. Consequently, it signals a GMPLS LSP
respecting MPLS/GMPLS signaling interworking aspects discussed in
this sections. Once the GMPLS FA-LSP is fully established, the ERO
contents for the MPLS signaling setup request are expanded to use the
GMPLS LSP and signaling setup for the FA-LSP are carried in-band of
the GMPLS LSP. The GMPLS LSP can then also be advertised as an FA-LSP
in MPLS TE topology or an IGP adjacency can be brought up on the
GMPLS LSP.
5.2 MPLS/GMPLS LSP Resource Affinity Mapping
In terms of signaling aspects, both MPLS and GMPLS LSPs are signaled
for specific resource class affinities [RFC3209], [RFC3473]. This can
be viewed as "colors". In terms of routing aspects, resource classes
are associated with links and advertised by routing protocol in
IP/MPLS domain [RFC3630] and GMPLS domain, respectively.
A real or virtual GMPLS FA-LSP or a full Routing Adjacency (RA) over
GMPLS LSP can be advertised as TE-links with resource class.
In this case, MPLS routers can select a GMPLS FA/RA that has a
specific color.
If MPLS signaling request contains a loose ERO, and GMPLS LSP
selection is a local decision at the border router. This is possible
for the cases when GMPLS LSP is not advertised into IP/MPLS networks.
In this case, any mapping combination may be defined manually and
dynamically based on some policies at the border router.
5.3 MPLS/GMPLS LSP Priority Mapping
In terms of signaling aspects, both MPLS and GMPLS LSPs are signaled
for specific setup and hold priority [RFC3209], [RFC3473], based on
the importance of traffic carried over them. For proper operation of
the network, it is desirable to create/use GMPLS LSPs of specified
setup and hold priority, based on the setup and hold priority of the
MPLS LSPs using them. In terms of routing aspects, unreserved
bandwidth sub-TLV is used for the amount of bandwidth not yet
reserved at each of the eight priority levels in MPLS domain
[RFC3630] and max lsp bandwidth at priority 0-7 in interface
switching capability descriptor sub-TLV is used for the amount of
bandwidth that can be reserved at each of the eight priority levels
in GMPLS domain [GMPLS-ospf-routing].
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In an MPLS/GMPLS interworking, if a GMPLS LSP is advertised into
IP/MPLS networks as an FA/RA, an LSR in the packet network can see it
a TE-link with unreserved bandwidth as advertised by the border
router. In this case, MPLS routers can select links that meet a
bandwidth depending on a priority level.
If MPLS signaling request contains a loose ERO, the GMPLS LSP
selection is a local decision at the border router. This is possible
in the case where GMPLS LSP is not advertised as an FA into IP/MPLS
networks.
In this case, following approaches are possible for mapping setup and
hold priority of MPLS LSPs to GMPLS FA-LSPs. These mapping functions
can be applied, either manually or dynamically, depending on some
policies at the border router.
1) Exact Match: In this case setup and hold priority of the GMPLS
FA-LSP is same as setup and hold priority of MPLS LSP using it.
In other words, GMPLS LSP Priority set = MPLS LSP Priority set.
2) Better Priority: In this case GMPLS FA-LSP can be of setup and
hold priority equal better than the MPLS LSP using it. In other
words, GMPLS LSP Priority set <= MPLS LSP Priority set.
3) Dynamic Priority for GMPLS LSP: In this case priority of GMPLS
LSP is dynamically changed based on priority of the MPLS LSPs
using it. In other words, GMPLS LSP Priority set = min (MPLS LSP
Priority set).
4) Any to Any Mapping Matrix: Based on some policies, it is possible
to have an any-to-any mapping for MPLS/GMPLS priority mapping at
the MPLS/GMPLS border router.
5) No Priority Management in GMPLS core: In this simple minded
approach all GMPLS LSPs can be establish with setup and hold
priority of "0", i.e., the GMPLS LSPs are already set as better
match. In this case, priority management is handled purely at
MPLS layer, with GMPLS network providing L1 connectivity without
priority management.
5.4 Signaling Protected MPLS LSPs
When MPLS LSPs are protected using MPLS-FRR mechanism [RFC4090] and
it may be desired to signal MPLS LSP such that it uses protected
GMPLS tunnel FA-LSPs. In this section we discuss MPLS/GMPLS
interworking aspect for protected MPLS LSPs.
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In the case of loose ERO, where selection of GMPLS FA-LSP is a left
for the border nodes and "One-to-One backup desired" or "facility
backup desired" flag of the FAST REROUTE object, "Local protection
desired" and/or "bandwidth protection desired" and/or "node
protection desired" flag of the SESSION_ATTRIBUTE object is set, the
border router SHOULD try to map the signaling setup request to a
GMPLS LSP which is protected within GMPLS domain. However, in the
case of strict ERO, the selection of GMPLS FA-LSP is based on the
contents of the ERO and these flags are ignored.
When a GMPLS LSP is advertised as FA or RA in MPLS network,
Protection Capabilities attribute of the Link Protection Type is a
sub-TLV of the Link TLV can be used for selecting GMPLS LSP of
desired protection capability.
6. Operational Considerations
In this section, we discuss some operational considerations and pros
and cons associated with the individual options listed in Section 5.3.
6.1 Applicability of the Priority Management Options
In section 5.3, various options from exact match to no priority
management in GMPLS network are discussed. This section provides an
applicability of these options.
The benefit of Priority Management in GMPLS Core comes at the cost of
bandwidth fragmentation. E.g., in simplest approach of exact match,
we need at least as many GMPLS LSPs, as there are priority
combination in the network, while the other extreme of no priority
management in GMPLS network does allow full aggregation of MPLS
traffic on GMPLS FAs, i.e. avoids bandwidth fragmentation. If IGP
adjacency is to be established over the GMPLS LSPs, having more GMPLS
LSP leads to more links in the IGP/IP topology. The same is true of
MPLS TE topology with the exception that FA-LSPs can be bundled to
avoid flooding of multiple TE links.
With priority management within GMPLS network, there is a danger of
creating oscillations in the IP/MPLS network using GMPLS. This is
because when a new FA-LSP is established based on a local routing
decision made at the border router; we can have undesirable
preemption affecting MPLS LSPs carried over the GMPLS LSP that is
being preempted. This can have cascading affect leading to
oscillations on the operation of MPLS traffic.
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6.2 Applicability of the Signaling Triggered Dynamic FA-LSP
In this section, we discussed applicability of static vs. dynamic FA-
LSPs. It is important to realize that we can have FA-LSPs that are
created dynamically based on triggers like configuration, link
utilization level, etc. However, in the context of this document,
such FA-LSPs are considered as static FAs. In this document, the term
dynamic FA-LSPs are used for FA-LSPs that are triggered by RSVP Path
message for MPLS LSP.
Signaling triggered dynamic FA-LSPs are addressing a problem space
where traffic pattern cannot be predicted or objective is to optimize
operations of the network based on actually signaled request rather
than predicted use of the network resource (i.e., off-line traffic
engineering).
The problem with the use of signaling triggered dynamic FA-LSPs is
that we loose ability to better aggregate the traffic request at the
border routers. This leads to potential cases of bandwidth
fragmentation inside GMPLS core, which has disadvantages discussed in
Section 6.1. Furthermore, signaling triggered dynamic FA-LSPs coupled
with preemption can lead to oscillations in the operation of the
network. This is because when a new FA-LSP is dynamically established
based on a local routing decision made at the border router; we can
have undesirable preemption affecting MPLS LSPs carried over the
GMPLS LSP that is being preempted. This can have cascading affect
leading to oscillations on the operation of MPLS traffic.
7. Backward Compatibility Note
The procedure presented in this document is backward compatible with
[RFC3630], [RFC3784], [RFC3209] and [RFC3473].
8. Security Considerations
This document does not introduce new security issues.
9. Intellectual Property Considerations
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this standard. Please address the information to the IETF at ietf-
ipr@ietf.org.
10.Acknowledgement
The author would like to express the thanks to Arthi Ayyangar for
helpful comments and feedback.
11.Reference
11.1 Normative Reference
[RFC3209] "Extensions to RSVP for LSP Tunnels", D. Awduche, et al,
RFC 3209, December 2001.
[RFC3630] Katz, D., Kompella, K. and D. Yeung, "Traffic Engineering
(TE) Extensions to OSPF Version 2", RFC 3630, September 2003.
[RFC2119] "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels",
RFC 2119, S. Bradner, March 1997.
[GMPLS-mig] "IP/MPLS - GMPLS interworking in support of IP/MPLS to
GMPLS migration", draft-oki-ccamp-gmpls-ip-interworking-05.txt, D.
Brungard, et al, February 2005.
[RFC3945] "Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS)
Architecture",RFC 3945, E. Mannie,October 2004.
11.2 Informative Reference
[GMPLS-routing] "Routing Extensions in Support of Generalized Multi-
Protocol Label Switching", draft-ietf-ccamp-gmpls-routing-09.txt
(work in progress), October 2003.
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[GMPLS-ospf-routing] "OSPF Extensions in Support of Generalized
Multi-Protocol Label Switching", draft-ietf-ccamp-ospf-gmpls-
extensions-12.txt (work in progress), October 2003.
[RFC2205] "Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) - Version 1,
Functional Specification", RFC 2205, Braden, et al, September 1997.
[RFC3471] "Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS)
Signaling Functional Description", RFC 3471, L. Berger, et al,
January 2003.
[RFC3473] "Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS)
Signaling Resource Reservation Protocol-Traffic Engineering (RSVP-
TE) Extensions", RFC 3473, L. Berger, et al, January 2003.
[RFC4090] "Fast Reroute Extensions to RSVP-TE for LSP Tunnels", RFC
4090, Pan, et al, May 2005.
12.Author's Addresses
Kenji Kumaki
KDDI Corporation
Garden Air Tower
Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 102-8460, JAPAN
E-mail : ke-kumaki@kddi.com
Zafar Ali
Cisco systems, Inc.,
2000 Innovation Drive Phone: 613 254 3498
Kanata, Ontario Email: zali@cisco.com
Canada K2K 3E8
Tomohiro Otani
KDDI R&D Laboratories, Inc.
2-1-15 Ohara Kamifukuoka Phone: +81-49-278-7357
Saitama, 356-8502. Japan Email: otani@kddilabs.jp
George Swallow
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave,
Boxborough, MA 01719
Phone: +1 978 936 1398
Email: swallow@cisco.com
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Mallik Tatipamula
Cisco systems, Inc.,
170 W. Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 Phone: 408 525 4568
USA. Email: mallikt@cisco.com
13.Full Copyright Statement
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