IEEE 802.1Qcd-2015

IEEE 802.1Qcd-2015 IEEE Standard for Local and metropolitan area networks-- Bridges and Bridged Networks - Amendment 23: Application Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Type, Length, Value (TLV)
Amendment by IEEE, 03/13/2015

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Scope

This standard specifies Media Access Control (MAC) Bridges that interconnect individual Local Area Networks (LANs), each supporting the IEEE 802 MAC service using a different or identical media access control method, to provide Bridged Local Area Networks and Virtual LANs (VLANs).

Purpose

MAC Bridges, as specified by this standard, allow the compatible interconnection of information technology equipment attached to separate individual LANs.

Abstract

Amendment Standard - Active.Enhancements to the set of TLVs used by the Data Center Bridging eXchange protocol (DCBX) for the purpose of simplifying the management of networks utilizing Data Center Bridging (DCB) features are defined in this amendment to IEEE Std 802.1Q-2014.