Technical Summary
The MPLS Generic Associated Channel (G-ACh) provides an auxiliary
logical data channel associated with a Label Switched Path (LSP), a
pseudowire, or a section (link) over which a variety of protocols may
flow. These protocols are commonly used to provide Operations,
Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) mechanisms associated with the
primary data channel. This document specifies simple procedures by
which an endpoint of an LSP, pseudowire, or section may inform the
other endpoints of its capabilities and configuration parameters, or
other application-specific information. This information may then be
used by the receiver to validate or adjust its local configuration,
and by the network operator for diagnostic purposes.
Working Group Summary
There is good support in the working group for this draft. There
were no significant controversies in progression of the document.
Last call comments were constructive technical comments and the
document has been updated accordingly. .
Document Quality:
For this document we seem to have an chicken and egg problem.
We know of intended implementations, it seems that since the
implementation delta is rather small the implementers in this case
has decided to wait for the allocation of the ACh code point
before implementing.
The document received extensive (agressive?) review from the
responsible AD and has been updated to address all comments
raised.
Personnel:
Loa Andersson (loa@pi.nu) is the document shepherd.
Adrian Farrel (adrian@olddog.co.uk) is the responsible AD.
RFC Editor Note
Please update the 2119 boilerplate to include "NOT RECOMMENDED"
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Section 6.1:
OLD: "the following values MAY supported"
NEW: "the following values MAY be supported"