Segment routing extension headers

A system and method are disclosed for using segment routing (SR) in native IP networks. The method involves receiving a packet. The packet is an IP packet and includes an IP header. The method also involves updating the packet. Updating the packet involves writing information, including a segment ro...

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Hauptverfasser:	Filsfils, Clarence, Previdi, Stefano B
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Zusammenfassung:	A system and method are disclosed for using segment routing (SR) in native IP networks. The method involves receiving a packet. The packet is an IP packet and includes an IP header. The method also involves updating the packet. Updating the packet involves writing information, including a segment routing segment identifier, to the destination address of the packet.