RFC 9779: Performance Measurement for Segment Routing Networks with the MPLS Data Plane
Recent RFCs 2025-05-08
Summary:
This document specifies the application of the MPLS loss and delay
measurement techniques (originally defined in RFCs 6374, 7876, and
9341) within Segment Routing (SR) networks that utilize the MPLS data
plane, also referred to as Segment Routing over MPLS (SR-MPLS). SR
enables the forwarding of packets through an ordered list of
instructions, known as segments, which are imposed at the ingress
node. This document defines the procedures and extensions necessary
to perform accurate measurement of packet loss and delay in SR-MPLS
environments, ensuring that network operators can effectively measure
and maintain the quality of service across their SR-based MPLS
networks. This includes coverage of links and end-to-end SR-MPLS
paths, as well as SR Policies.