Chapter 43 Configuring MSDP

Understanding MSDP

Figure 43-1 MSDP Running Between RP Peers

RP + MSDP peer

MSDP peer

 

 

 

 

MSDP SA

MSDP SA

 

TCP connection

 

BGP

MSDP peer

Register

 

 

Multicast

 

 

 

 

 

(S,G) Join

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIM

Source

 

 

 

 

DR

 

 

 

 

 

PIM sparse-mode

domain

Peer RPF flooding

Receiver

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MSDP Benefits

MSDP has these benefits:

It breaks up the shared multicast distribution tree. You can make the shared tree local to your domain. Your local members join the local tree, and join messages for the shared tree never need to leave your domain.

PIM sparse-mode domains can rely only on their own RPs, decreasing reliance on RPs in another domain. This increases security because you can prevent your sources from being known outside your domain.

Domains with only receivers can receive data without globally advertising group membership.

Global source multicast routing table state is not required, saving memory.

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