RFC 9860: Multicast-Only Fast Reroute (MoFRR) Based on Topology Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) Fast Reroute
Recent RFCs 2025-10-29
Summary:
This document specifies the use of Topology Independent Loop-Free
Alternate (TI-LFA) mechanisms with Multicast-only Fast Reroute
(MoFRR) for Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM). The TI-LFA provides
Fast Reroute (FRR) protection for unicast traffic in IP networks by
precomputing backup paths that avoid potential failures. By
integrating TI-LFA with MoFRR, this document extends the benefits of
FRR mechanisms to multicast traffic, enabling enhanced resilience and
minimized packet loss in multicast networks. The document outlines an
optional approach to implement TI-LFA in conjunction with MoFRR for
PIM, ensuring that multicast traffic is rapidly rerouted in the event
of a failure.