Technical Summary
There has been significant recent work in increasing the capabilities
of Ethernet switches and Ethernet forwarding models. As a consequence,
the role of Ethernet is rapidly expanding into "transport networks"
that previously were the domain of other technologies such as
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
(SDH), Time-Division Multiplex (TDM) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode
(ATM). This document defines an architecture and framework for a
Generalized MPLS based control plane for Ethernet in this "transport
network" capacity. GMPLS has already been specified for similar
technologies. Some additional extensions to the GMPLS control plane
are needed and this document provides a framework for these
extensions.
Working Group Summary
Nothing of note.
Document Quality
This is an Informational I-D.
The I-D has had a good level of discussion and review. Several
liaisons were exchanged with IEEE and MEF during CCAMP's Ethernet
work to ensure compatibility and cooperation between the SDOs, e.g.:
https://datatracker.ietf.org/documents/LIAISON/file396.txthttp://ccamp.labn.net/old_ccamp/IEEE_240707.txt
Personnel
Deborah Brungard (db3546@att.com) is the document shepherd.
Adrian Farrel (adrian.farrel@huawei.com) is the responsible AD.