[c-nsp] RPR in MetroE

[Saku Ytti]

On (2014-08-02 08:28 +0000), Vitkovský Adam wrote:

Hi,

> Sure 802.17 RPR is meant to supersede the STP for loop avoidance, faster convergence and better BW efficiency. 
> However in order to deploy it all nodes in the ring have to support it. 
> All ME series switches should support it. 

I know most of ME series support REP, but RPR? I've not seen RPR gain very
wide adoption. Perhaps too little too late.

> Though I'd recommend upgrading the kit to MPLS capable ME switches and to use rLFA to achieve sub 50ms convergence. 

Agreed.

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