BGP Route Reflectors

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer networking
gptkbp:alternativeTo full iBGP mesh
gptkbp:canBe dedicated routers
existing routers
gptkbp:cause suboptimal routing paths
gptkbp:component BGP route distribution
gptkbp:definedIn gptkb:RFC_4456
gptkbp:doNotRequire full mesh between clients
gptkbp:function reflect BGP routes to clients
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BGP Route Reflectors
gptkbp:improves scalability of BGP
gptkbp:mayInclude multiple clients
multiple clusters
gptkbp:mayIntroduce routing loops if misconfigured
gptkbp:purpose reduce iBGP mesh complexity
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:BGP_Confederations
gptkbp:requires cluster ID
gptkbp:supports route reflection
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Internet_Service_Providers
large enterprise networks
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Border_Gateway_Protocol_(BGP)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BGP_Confederations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6