Re: [RRG] Stretch in case of LISP+ALT

[Dino Farinacci <dino@cisco.com>]

> -------- Kabel E-Mail Reply ---------------
> From: dino@cisco.com
> To : heinerhummel@kabelmail.de
> Date: 02.09.2008 18:49:20
>
> > Although I always cautioned when ANY hierarchical routing was
> > accused to cause a stretch ratio =3, I would be curious to hear from
> > stretch experienced researchers what they think about the stretch
> > ratio in case of LISP/ALT.
> >
>
> Does it matter what the stretch ratio is for Map-Requests? Are you
> thinking about Data Probes and the effect on packet delivery
> performance?
>
>
> HH:I guess, for those who researched by watching and emphasizing the  
> stretch ratio, the resulting detour of the packet  flow  matters,  
> independent of how the  detour  has been caused (Map-Request or Data  
> Probe).

There is no detour of packet when a Map-Request is sent because it is  
dropped by the ITR. A feature actually and not a bug.

Dino

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