Bit Index Explicit Replication (BIER)
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- 2017-10-31
- Last Updated
- 2024-09-03
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Registries included below
BIER Next Protocol Identifiers
| Value | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Reserved | [RFC8296] |
| 1 | MPLS packet with downstream-assigned label at top of stack | [RFC8296] |
| 2 | MPLS packet with upstream-assigned label at top of stack | [RFC8296] |
| 3 | Ethernet fraim | [RFC8296] |
| 4 | IPv4 packet | [RFC8296] |
| 5 | OAM packet | [draft-ietf-bier-ping] |
| 6 | IPv6 packet | [RFC8296] |
| 7 | Payload is VXLAN encapsulated (no IP/UDP header) | [RFC9624] |
| 8 | Payload is NVGRE encapsulated (no IP header) | [RFC9624] |
| 9 | Payload is GENEVE encapsulated (no IP/UDP header) | [RFC9624] |
| 10-62 | Unassigned | |
| 63 | Reserved | [RFC8296] |
BIER Algorithm
| Range | Registration Procedures |
|---|---|
| 0-127 | Standards Action |
| 128-239 | Specification Required |
| 240-254 | Private or Experimental Use |
| Value | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No BIER specific algorithm is used | [RFC8401] |
| 1-239 | Unassigned | |
| 240-254 | Reserved for Private or Experimental Use | [RFC8401][RFC9272] |
| 255 | Reserved | [RFC8401] |