[mpls] How many flags could be set in an NAI Flag field

Loa Andersson <loa@pi.nu> Wed, 27 April 2022 09:37 UTC

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Subject: [mpls] How many flags could be set in an NAI Flag field
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Folks,

I've been thinking about "how many flags" will be set?

I understand that this is not rocket science, but possible not without 
importance

Assume that we have the possibility to set about 20 Network Action 
Indicators in a flag field carried in a new bSPL (more than what can be 
carried in the repurposed TTL and TC fields.

I assume the most packet will not carry the bSPL.

Of those that does, most will have just one flag.

Very few will more than three flags set.

Is this an accurate assumption?

What will be the balance between "implicit" and "explicit" ancillary data?

If it is will it have an impact on our design criteria.

Admittedly there might be an increase in these numbers of time, but I 
doubt that the balance will shift radically.

/Loa


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[mpls] How many flags could be set in an NAI Flag… Loa Andersson
Re: [mpls] How many flags could be set in an NAI … Tony Li