[nsp] Router for a route server/reflector?

[Matthew Crocker]

On Apr 14, 2004, at 8:47 PM, Daniel Roesen wrote:

> On Wed, Apr 14, 2004 at 06:40:26PM -0400, Matthew Crocker wrote:
>> I'm setting up a local exchange point and I need 2 routers to act as
>> route reflector.
>
> Why that? Route servers add a significant administrative SPOF and
> decrease flexibility for the peers.

2 Route reflectors peering with everyone and themselves will eliminate 
the SPOF.  Each member router will have 2 BGP sessions established 
instead of 1 for each member.  Reflectors will reduce the load on all 
members routers which is a good thing.

> Better encourage your members to peer directly.
>

One of the requirements for access to the exchange point is local 
peering (non transit) with everyone else connected.  Route reflectors 
will accomplish that nicely.  I don't want to have members with elitist 
mentality refusing to peer with others because they are too small.  If 
members want to establish transit peering they can peer directly.