Special-Purpose Label Terminology

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Standard
Pages: 8
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.
Publication Date: 2021-04-01
Status Note: Proposed Standard
DOI: 10.17487/RFC9017
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC9017
Author(s): Loa Andersson
Kireeti Kompella
Adrian Farrel
Keyword(s): MPLS, Extended Special-Purpose Label, Base Special-Purpose Label, Reserved Label, Entropy Label Indicator

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IANA, "Special-Purpose Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Label Values", <https://www.iana.org/assignments/mpls-label-values/>. EXTERNAL
IANA, "Extended Special-Purpose MPLS Label Values", <https://www.iana.org/assignments/mpls-label-values/>. EXTERNAL
IANA, "Base Special-Purpose MPLS Label Values", <https://www.iana.org/assignments/mpls-label-values/>. EXTERNAL
IETF RFC 2119 [Active*]
IETF RFC 3032 [Active*]
IETF RFC 7274 [Active*]
IETF RFC 8174 [Active*]

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RFC8595 — RFC8595 EXTERNAL

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