Distribution of segment identifiers in network functions virtualization and software defined network environments
US9979629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/64
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for distributing (advertising) segment identifiers in network functions virtualization and/or software defined networking environments. An exemplary method includes receiving a route advertisement that includes a prefix with a forwarding address for a first network element and receiving a segment identifier (SID) advertisement that includes a prefix SID for the prefix. The route advertisement may be received from a second network element proxying control plane functions for the first network element. Reachability information for the first network element is updated based on the route advertisement and the SID advertisement.
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