DC-MPLS
MPLS Software
Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
is one of the central elements of next generation networks. It provides an
IP-compatible, QoS-capable infrastructure that enables the convergence of
voice, IP, ATM, Ethernet, and Frame Relay onto the same backbone network.
Metaswitch has led the
development of MPLS control plane software for over 5 years, taking a leading role in driving the optical standards.
Metaswitch's MPLS software,
DC-MPLS, is a high quality, portable MPLS source code solution designed for
the most demanding applications.
DC-MPLS provides the MPLS
label distribution protocols RSVP and LDP, is fully IPv6 compliant, and includes extensions for optical
transport networks and VPNs.
RSVP
- QoS and CSPF
- Optical provisioning using GMPLS and O-UNI
- Protection switching and fast restoration
LDP
- Layer 3 BGP/MPLS VPN (RFC 2547)
- Layer 2 VPLS and VPWS (Martini)
DC-MPLS was developed in close cooperation with
leading equipment manufacturers, and has proven support for their carrier-class
requirements.
These include
- Highly available architectures
- Hot software upgrade
- Distribution of components onto separate cards
- Large scale applications (no hard-coded limits).
DC-MPLS is widely deployed,
and used by many of the major equipment manufacturers. It interoperates with
all major implementations, including Cisco and Juniper, and is regularly tested
at public and private interop events.
DC-MPLS is fully integrated
with DCL's other control plane protocols including IP Routing and LMP, and
provides a complete control plane for both edge and optical transport network
devices.
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