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Re:RSVP-TE question

  • From: Navin Kumar Agrawal <navin_a1@yahoo.com>
  • Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 02:21:19 +0100 (BST)

READ ON....

> I need some clarification on the role of PATH and
> RESV messages while
> setting up an LSP with QoS requirements. The draft
> talks about use of PATH
> messages for verification of available bandwidth at
> a particular priority
> and possible pre-emption of lower priority
> reservations. 

> Could the PATH message be used to hold QoS 
> resources as well ?

My answer is no, if this is a question. And I would
agree with you, if this is a not a question but a
new idea over the existing protocol.

> If yes, then what role does RESV message play 
> (in regards to setting up QoS) ?

> If no, when do QoS resources actually get reserved ?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Pankaj