On MPLS Forwarding Performance Myths
The initial use case for MPLS was to improve forwarding performance, but practical impact was minimal, with the focus on aggregate forwarding performance of core devices rather than individual lookup speed.
MAIN POINTS
- MPLS was initially intended to enhance forwarding performance.
- Speeding up IP datagram lookup had little practical impact.
- Cisco faced challenges building early IP forwarding hardware.
- Aggregate forwarding performance was the main focus, not lookup speed.
TAKEAWAYS
- MPLS aimed to improve overall network efficiency.
- Practical benefits of faster lookup were limited.
- Historical context and personal memories are valuable for understanding MPLS development.
- Community input is encouraged to fill gaps in historical records.