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Ethernet virtual private network fast reroute triggered designated forwarder election

US12309056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2022
Grant dateMay 20, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism that allows CE-to-PE traffic to achieve minimal traffic loss at the same rate as PE-to-CE redirection (FRR). The solution relies on a fast-unblocking of the Backup-DF interface based on appearance of redirected packets from the active DF-Elected peer. A slow-path confirmation mechanism is included to further mitigate false-positives, as well as maintaining data plane and control plane in sync.

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