[c-nsp] ECMP v Link Aggregation ofr MPLS

[Vitkovský Adam]

> From: Ivan [mailto:cisco-nsp at itpro.co.nz]
> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 9:55 AM
> > As mentioned just make sure LAG on your platforms will allow you to
> > use all the features you require on your backbone.
> > That's why we had to go the ECMP way -the drawback is more IGP routes.
> >
> Thanks to all have responded so far.  Adam, what features were not available
> for you when using LAG and what platform are you using?

BFD from the top of my head.
Specifically the lack of support for BFD over bundle members.
Though BFD is used on links ordered as L2 transport, everywhere else we rely on optical signaling to bring down the link

adam