Use of BGP for Routing in Large-Scale Data Centers

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Informational
Pages: 35
Abstract: Some network operators build and operate data centers that support over one hundred thousand servers. In this document, such data centers are referred to as "large-scale" to differentiate them from smaller infrastructures. Environments of this scale have a unique set of network requirements with an emphasis on operational simplicity and network stability. This document summarizes operational experience in designing and operating large-scale data centers using BGP as the only routing protocol. The intent is to report on a proven and stable routing design that could be leveraged by others in the industry.
Publication Date: 2016-08-01
Status Note: Informational
DOI: 10.17487/RFC7938
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC7938
Author(s): Petr Lapukhov
Ariff Premji
Jon Mitchell
Keyword(s): BGP, ECMP

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