Re: IPv6 for IXPs
- Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 16:53:41 +0100 (WEST)
On Tue, 26 Jun 2001, Mirjam Kuehne wrote:
> 3. How is an IXP defined?
>
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> 3. definition of an IXP
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> It was generally felt that it is difficult to define an IXP, but that
> the following refined definition could be used as a starting point:
>
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> Three or more ASes and thee or more separate entities attached to a
> LAN (a common layer 2 infrastructure) for the purpose of peering and
> more are welcome to join.
My way of writing it, would be:
"Three or more ASes owned/managed by 3 or more separate entities attached
to a common layer 2 infrastructure, for the purpose of peering."
- I dont see an IXP necessarily as a LAN. An IXP can be distributed
geographically, so the IXP infrastructure can really be called a WAN.
- The same way we dont refer what kind of peering is done (BGPv4,
normally) i think we shouldnt limit the definition introducing the "more
are welcome to join" part...
Of course i want all IXPs to grow (regarding the number of peers) and
especially the one i manage :-), but i feel this "welcome call" is more
just another "political" issue.
Thanks,
./Carlos
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