Cisco ASR 900 Series User Manual

CHAPTER 1
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) on Cisco
Routers
This document describes commands for configuring and monitoring Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
functionality on Cisco routers and switches. This document is a companion to other feature modules describing
other MPLS applications.
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Finding Feature Information, page 1
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Information About MPLS, page 1
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How to Configure MPLS, page 4
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Additional References, page 7
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Feature Information for MPLS on Cisco Routers, page 8
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Glossary, page 9
Finding Feature Information
Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest caveats and
feature information, see Bug Search Tool and the release notes for your platform and software release. To
find information about the features documented in this module, and to see a list of the releases in which each
feature is supported, see the feature information table.
Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco software image support.
To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.
Information About MPLS
MPLS Overview
Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) combines the performance and capabilities of Layer 2 (data link layer)
switching with the proven scalability of Layer 3 (network layer) routing. MPLS enables service providers to
MPLS Basic Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1 (Cisco ASR 900 Series)
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Cisco ASR 900 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	ASR 900 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English