CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) on Cisco Routers 1
Finding Feature Information 1
Information About MPLS 1
MPLS Overview 1
Functional Description of MPLS 2
Label Switching Functions 2
Distribution of Label Bindings 2
Benefits of MPLS 3
How to Configure MPLS 4
Configuring a Router for MPLS Switching 4
Verifying Configuration of MPLS Switching 5
Configuring a Router for MPLS Forwarding 5
Verifying Configuration of MPLS Forwarding 7
Additional References 7
Feature Information for MPLS on Cisco Routers 8
Glossary 9
CHAPTER 2
MPLS Transport Profile 11
Restrictions for MPLS-TP on the Cisco ASR 900 Series Routers 11
Information About MPLS-TP 12
How MPLS Transport Profile Works 12
MPLS-TP Path Protection 12
Bidirectional LSPs 12
MPLS Transport Profile Static and Dynamic Multisegment Pseudowires 13
MPLS-TP OAM Status for Static and Dynamic Multisegment Pseudowires 13
MPLS Transport Profile Links and Physical Interfaces 13
Tunnel Midpoints 13
MPLS-TP Linear Protection with PSC Support 14
MPLS Basic Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1 (Cisco ASR 900 Series)
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