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Internet Engineering Task Force PIM WG Internet Engineering Task Force PIM WG
INTERNET DRAFT Andrew Adams (NextHop Technolgies) INTERNET DRAFT Andrew Adams (NextHop Technolgies)
draft-ietf-pim-dm-new-v2-01.txt Jonathan Nicholas (ITT A/CD) draft-ietf-pim-dm-new-v2-02.txt Jonathan Nicholas (ITT A/CD)
William Siadak (NextHop Technologies) William Siadak (NextHop Technologies)
February 15, 2002 October 2002
Expires April 2003
Protocol Independent Multicast - Dense Mode (PIM-DM): Protocol Independent Multicast - Dense Mode (PIM-DM):
Protocol Specification (Revised) Protocol Specification (Revised)
Status of this Document Status of this Document
This document is an Internet Draft and is in full conformance with all This document is an Internet Draft and is in full conformance with all
provisions of Section 10 of RFC 2026. provisions of Section 10 of RFC 2026.
Internet Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering Task Internet Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering Task
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Abstract Abstract
This document specifies Protocol Independent Multicast - Dense Mode This document specifies Protocol Independent Multicast - Dense Mode
(PIM-DM). PIM-DM is a multicast routing protocol that uses the (PIM-DM). PIM-DM is a multicast routing protocol that uses the
underlying unicast routing information base to flood multicast datagrams underlying unicast routing information base to flood multicast datagrams
to all multicast routers. Prune messages are used to prevent future to all multicast routers. Prune messages are used to prevent future
messages from propagating to routers with no group membership messages from propagating to routers with no group membership
information. information.
Table of Contents Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Pseudocode Notation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5. PIM-DM Protocol Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6. Protocol Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.1. PIM Protocol State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.1.1. General Purpose State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6.1.2. (S,G) State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6.1.3. State Summarization Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.2. Data Packet Forwarding Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.3. Hello Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.3.1. Sending Hello Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.3.2. Receiving Hello Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.3.3. Hello Message Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.3.4. Handling Router Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.3.5. Reducing Prune Propagation Delay on LANs . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.4. PIM-DM Prune, Join and Graft Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.4.1. Upstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.4.2. Downstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.5. State Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5.1. Forwarding of State Refresh Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5.2. State Refresh Message Origination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.6. PIM Assert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6.1. Assert Metrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6.2. AssertCancel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6.3. Assert State Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6.4. (S,G) Assert Message State Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6.5. Rationale for Assert Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.7. PIM Packet Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.7.1. PIM Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.7.2. Encoded Unicast Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.7.3. Encoded Group Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.7.4. Encoded Source Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.7.5. Hello Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.7.6. Join/Prune Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.7.7. Assert Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.7.8. Graft Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.7.9. Graft Ack Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.6.10. State Refresh Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.8. PIM-DM Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.8.1. Timer Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7. Protocol Interaction Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.1. PIM-SM Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.2. IGMP Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3. Source Specific Multicast (SSM) Interactions . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.4. Multicast Group Scope Boundary Interactions . . . . . . . . . . 45
8. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.1. PIM Address Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.2. PIM Hello Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9. Security Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
10. Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11. Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2. Pseudocode Notation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. PIM-DM Protocol Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Protocol Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1. PIM Protocol State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1.1. General Purpose State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1.2. (S,G) State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1.3. State Summarization Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2. Data Packet Forwarding Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3. Hello Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3.1. Sending Hello Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3.2. Receiving Hello Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3.3. Hello Message Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3.4. Handling Router Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3.5. Reducing Prune Propagation Delay on LANs . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4. PIM-DM Prune, Join and Graft Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4.1. Upstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4.1.1. Transitions from the Forwarding (F) State . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4.1.2. Transitions from the Pruned (P) State . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4.1.3. Transitions from the AckPending (AP) State . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4.2. Downstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4.2.1. Transitions from the NoInfo State . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.4.2.2. Transitions from the PrunePending (PP) State . . . . . . . . 22
4.4.2.3. Transitions from the Prune (P) State . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.5. State Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.5.1. Forwarding of State Refresh Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.5.2. State Refresh Message Origination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.5.2.1. Transitions from the NotOriginator (NO) State . . . . . . . 27
4.5.2.2. Transitions from the Originator (O) State . . . . . . . . . 27
4.6. PIM Assert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.6.1. Assert Metrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.6.2. AssertCancel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.6.3. Assert State Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.6.4. (S,G) Assert Message State Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.6.4.1. Transitions from NoInfo State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.6.4.2. Transitions from Winner State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.6.4.3. Transitions from Loser State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.6.5. Rationale for Assert Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.7. PIM Packet Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.7.1. PIM Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.7.2. Encoded Unicast Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.7.3. Encoded Group Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.7.4. Encoded Source Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.7.5. Hello Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.7.5.1. Hello Hold Time Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.7.5.2. LAN Prune Delay Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.7.5.3. Generation ID Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7.5.4. State Refresh Capable Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7.6. Join/Prune Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7.7. Assert Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.7.8. Graft Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.7.9. Graft Ack Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.7.10. State Refresh Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.8. PIM-DM Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5. Protocol Interaction Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1. PIM-SM Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2. IGMP Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3. Source Specific Multicast (SSM) Interactions . . . . . . . . 49
5.4. Multicast Group Scope Boundary Interactions . . . . . . . . 49
6. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1. PIM Address Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2. PIM Hello Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7. Security Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.1. Attacks Based on Forged Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2. Non-cryptographic Authentication Mechanisms . . . . . . . . 51
7.3. Authentication Using IPsec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.4. Denial of Service Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8. Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9. Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1. Introduction 1. Introduction
This specification defines a multicast routing algorithm for multicast This specification defines a multicast routing algorithm for multicast
groups that are densely distributed across a network. This protocol groups that are densely distributed across a network. This protocol
does not have a topology discovery mechanism often used by a unicast does not have a topology discovery mechanism often used by a unicast
routing protocol. It employs the same packet formats sparse mode PIM routing protocol. It employs the same packet formats sparse mode PIM
(PIM-SM) uses. This protocol is called PIM - Dense Mode. The (PIM-SM) uses. This protocol is called PIM - Dense Mode. The
foundation of this design was largely built on Deering's early work on foundation of this design was largely built on Deering's early work on
IP multicast routing [1]. IP multicast routing [1].
2. Terminology 2. Terminology
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT",
"SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" are to be "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" are to be
interpreted as described in RFC 2119 and indicate requirement levels for interpreted as described in RFC 2119 and indicate requirement levels for
compliant PIM-DM implementations. compliant PIM-DM implementations.
3. Definitions 2.1. Definitions
Multicast Routing Information Base (MRIB) Multicast Routing Information Base (MRIB)
This is the multicast topology table, which is typically derived from This is the multicast topology table, which is typically derived from
the unicast routing table, or routing protocols such as MBGP that the unicast routing table, or routing protocols such as MBGP that
carry multicast-specific topology information. PIM-DM uses the MRIB carry multicast-specific topology information. PIM-DM uses the MRIB
to make decisions regarding RPF interfaces. to make decisions regarding RPF interfaces.
Tree Information Base (TIB) Tree Information Base (TIB)
This is the collection of state maintained by a PIM router and created This is the collection of state maintained by a PIM router and created
by receiving PIM messages and IGMP information from local hosts. It by receiving PIM messages and IGMP information from local hosts. It
essentially stores the state of all multicast distribution trees at essentially stores the state of all multicast distribution trees at
that router. that router.
Reverse Path Forwarding (RPF) Reverse Path Forwarding (RPF)
RPF is a multicast forwarding mode where a data packet is accepted for RPF is a multicast forwarding mode where a data packet is accepted for
forwarding if it is received on an interface used to reach the source forwarding only if it is received on an interface used to reach the
in unicast. source in unicast.
Upstream Interface Upstream Interface
Interface towards the source of the datagram. Also known as the RPF Interface towards the source of the datagram. Also known as the RPF
Interface. Interface.
Downstream Interface Downstream Interface
All interfaces that are not the upstream interface, including the All interfaces that are not the upstream interface, including the
router itself. router itself.
(S,G) Pair (S,G) Pair
Source S and destination group G associated with an IP packet. Source S and destination group G associated with an IP packet.
4. Pseudocode Notation 2.2. Pseudocode Notation
We use set notation in several places in this specification. We use set notation in several places in this specification.
A (+) B A (+) B
is the union of two sets A and B. is the union of two sets A and B.
A (-) B A (-) B
are the elements of set A that are not in set B. are the elements of set A that are not in set B.
NULL NULL
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Note that (+) and (-) operators are NOT commutative, and must be Note that (+) and (-) operators are NOT commutative, and must be
conducted in the order specified. conducted in the order specified.
In addition we use C-like syntax: In addition we use C-like syntax:
= denotes assignment of a variable. = denotes assignment of a variable.
== denotes a comparison for equality. == denotes a comparison for equality.
!= denotes a comparison for inequality. != denotes a comparison for inequality.
Braces { and } are used for grouping. Braces { and } are used for grouping.
5. PIM-DM Protocol Overview 3. PIM-DM Protocol Overview
This section provides an overview of PIM-DM behavior. It is intended as This section provides an overview of PIM-DM behavior. It is intended as
an introduction to how PIM-DM works, and is NOT definitive. For the an introduction to how PIM-DM works, and is NOT definitive. For the
definitive specification, see Section 6 - Protocol Specification. definitive specification, see Section 4 - Protocol Specification.
PIM-DM assumes that when a source starts sending, all downstream systems PIM-DM assumes that when a source starts sending, all downstream systems
want to receive multicast datagrams. Initially, multicast datagrams are want to receive multicast datagrams. Initially, multicast datagrams are
flooded to all areas of the network. PIM-DM uses RPF to prevent looping flooded to all areas of the network. PIM-DM uses RPF to prevent looping
of multicast datagrams while flooding. If some areas of the network do of multicast datagrams while flooding. If some areas of the network do
not have group members, PIM-DM will prune off the forwarding branch by not have group members, PIM-DM will prune off the forwarding branch by
instantiating prune state. instantiating prune state.
Prune state has a finite lifetime. When that lifetime expires, data Prune state has a finite lifetime. When that lifetime expires, data
will again be forwarded down the previously pruned branch. will again be forwarded down the previously pruned branch.
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leads to any downstream members of a particular group. Additional leads to any downstream members of a particular group. Additional
overhead is chosen in favor of the simplification and flexibility gained overhead is chosen in favor of the simplification and flexibility gained
by not depending on a specific topology discovery protocol. by not depending on a specific topology discovery protocol.
PIM-DM differs from PIM-SM in two essential ways: 1) There are no PIM-DM differs from PIM-SM in two essential ways: 1) There are no
periodic joins transmitted, only explicitly triggered prunes and grafts. periodic joins transmitted, only explicitly triggered prunes and grafts.
2) There is no Rendezvous Point (RP). This is particularly important in 2) There is no Rendezvous Point (RP). This is particularly important in
networks that cannot tolerate a single point of failure. (An RP is the networks that cannot tolerate a single point of failure. (An RP is the
root of a shared multicast distribution tree. For more details see [3]). root of a shared multicast distribution tree. For more details see [3]).
6. Protocol Specification 4. Protocol Specification
The specification of PIM-DM is broken into several parts: The specification of PIM-DM is broken into several parts:
* Section 6.1 details the protocol state stored. * Section 4.1 details the protocol state stored.
* Section 6.2 specifies the data packet forwarding rules. * Section 4.2 specifies the data packet forwarding rules.
* Section 6.3 specifies generation and processing of Hello messages. * Section 4.3 specifies generation and processing of Hello messages.
* Section 6.4 specifies the Join, Prune and Graft generation and * Section 4.4 specifies the Join, Prune and Graft generation and
processing rules. processing rules.
* Section 6.5 specifies the State Refresh generation and forwarding * Section 4.5 specifies the State Refresh generation and forwarding
rules. rules.
* Section 6.6 specifies the Assert generation and processing rules. * Section 4.6 specifies the Assert generation and processing rules.
* Section 6.7 gives details on PIM-DM Packet Formats. * Section 4.7 gives details on PIM-DM Packet Formats.
* Section 6.8 summarizes PIM-DM timers and their defaults. * Section 4.8 summarizes PIM-DM timers and their defaults.
6.1 PIM Protocol State 4.1. PIM Protocol State
This section specifies all the protocol states that a PIM-DM This section specifies all the protocol states that a PIM-DM
implementation should maintain in order to function correctly. We term implementation should maintain in order to function correctly. We term
this state the Tree Information Base or TIB, as it holds the state of this state the Tree Information Base or TIB, as it holds the state of
all the multicast distribution trees at this router. In this all the multicast distribution trees at this router. In this
specification, we define PIM-DM mechanisms in terms of the TIB. specification, we define PIM-DM mechanisms in terms of the TIB.
However, only a very simple implementation would actually implement However, only a very simple implementation would actually implement
packet forwarding operations in terms of this state. Most packet forwarding operations in terms of this state. Most
implementations will use this state to build a multicast forwarding implementations will use this state to build a multicast forwarding
table, which would then be updated when the relevant state in the TIB table, which would then be updated when the relevant state in the TIB
changes. changes.
Unlike PIM-SM, PIM-DM does not maintain a keepalive timer associated
with each (S,G) route. Within PIM-DM, route and state information
associated with an (S,G) entry MUST be maintained as long as any timer
associated with that (S,G) entry is active. When no timer associated
with an (S,G) entry is active, all information concerning that (S,G)
route may be discarded.
Although we specify precisely the state to be kept, this does not mean Although we specify precisely the state to be kept, this does not mean
that an implementation of PIM-DM needs to hold the state in this form. that an implementation of PIM-DM needs to hold the state in this form.
This is actually an abstract state definition, which is needed in order This is actually an abstract state definition, which is needed in order
to specify the router's behavior. A PIM-DM implementation is free to to specify the router's behavior. A PIM-DM implementation is free to
hold whatever internal state it requires, and will still be conformant hold whatever internal state it requires, and will still be conformant
with this specification so long as it results in the same externally with this specification so long as it results in the same externally
visible protocol behavior as an abstract router that holds the following visible protocol behavior as an abstract router that holds the following
state. state.
6.1.1 General Purpose State 4.1.1. General Purpose State
A router stores the following non-group-specific state: A router stores the following non-group-specific state:
For each interface: For each interface:
Hello Timer (HT) Hello Timer (HT)
State Refresh Capable State Refresh Capable
LAN Delay Enabled LAN Delay Enabled
Propagation Delay (PD) Propagation Delay (PD)
Override Interval (OI) Override Interval (OI)
Neighbor State: Neighbor State:
For each neighbor: For each neighbor:
Information from neighbor's Hello Information from neighbor's Hello
Neighbor's Gen ID. Neighbor's Gen ID.
Neighbor's LAN Prune Delay Neighbor's LAN Prune Delay
Neighbor's Override Interval Neighbor's Override Interval
Neighbor's State Refresh Capability Neighbor's State Refresh Capability
Neighbor Liveness Timer (NLT) Neighbor Liveness Timer (NLT)
6.1.2 (S,G) State 4.1.2. (S,G) State
For every source/group pair (S,G), a router stores the following state: For every source/group pair (S,G), a router stores the following state:
(S,G) state: (S,G) state:
For each interface: For each interface:
Local Membership: Local Membership:
State: One of {"NoInfo", "Include"} State: One of {"NoInfo", "Include"}
PIM (S,G) Prune State: PIM (S,G) Prune State:
State: One of {"NoInfo" (NI), "Pruned" (P), "PrunePending" (PP)} State: One of {"NoInfo" (NI), "Pruned" (P), "PrunePending" (PP)}
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State: One of {"NoInfo" (NI), "Pruned" (P), "Forwarding" (F), State: One of {"NoInfo" (NI), "Pruned" (P), "Forwarding" (F),
"AckPending" (AP) } "AckPending" (AP) }
GraftRetry Timer (GRT) GraftRetry Timer (GRT)
Override Timer (OT) Override Timer (OT)
Prune Limit Timer (PLT) Prune Limit Timer (PLT)
Originator State: Originator State:
Source Active Timer (SAT) Source Active Timer (SAT)
State Refresh Timer (SRT) State Refresh Timer (SRT)
6.1.3 State Summarization Macros 4.1.3. State Summarization Macros
Using the state defined above, the following "macros" are defined and Using the state defined above, the following "macros" are defined and
will be used in the descriptions of the state machines and pseudocode in will be used in the descriptions of the state machines and pseudocode in
the following sections. the following sections.
The most important macros are those defining the outgoing interface list The most important macros are those defining the outgoing interface list
(or "olist") for the relevant state. (or "olist") for the relevant state.
immediate_olist(S,G) = pim_nbrs (-) prunes(S,G) (+) immediate_olist(S,G) = pim_nbrs (-) prunes(S,G) (+)
( pim_include(*,G) (-) pim_exclude(S,G) ) (+) ( pim_include(*,G) (-) pim_exclude(S,G) ) (+)
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neighbor RPF'(S,G) { neighbor RPF'(S,G) {
if ( I_Am_Assert_loser(S, G, RPF_interface(S) )) { if ( I_Am_Assert_loser(S, G, RPF_interface(S) )) {
return AssertWinner(S, G, RPF_interface(S) ) return AssertWinner(S, G, RPF_interface(S) )
} else { } else {
return MRIB.next_hop( S ) return MRIB.next_hop( S )
} }
} }
The macro I_Am_Assert_loser(S, G, I) is true if the Assert state machine The macro I_Am_Assert_loser(S, G, I) is true if the Assert state machine
(in section 6.6) for (S,G) on interface I is in the "I am Assert Loser" (in section 4.6) for (S,G) on interface I is in the "I am Assert Loser"
state. state.
6.2 Data Packet Forwarding Rules 4.2. Data Packet Forwarding Rules
The PIM-DM packet forwarding rules are defined below in pseudocode. The PIM-DM packet forwarding rules are defined below in pseudocode.
iif is the incoming interface of the packet. iif is the incoming interface of the packet.
S is the source address of the packet. S is the source address of the packet.
G is the destination address of the packet (group address). G is the destination address of the packet (group address).
RPF_interface(S) is the interface the MRIB indicates would be used to RPF_interface(S) is the interface the MRIB indicates would be used to
route packets to S. route packets to S.
First, an RPF check MUST be performed to determine whether the packet First, an RPF check MUST be performed to determine whether the packet
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if (iif == RPF_interface(S) AND UpstreamPState(S,G) != Pruned) { if (iif == RPF_interface(S) AND UpstreamPState(S,G) != Pruned) {
oiflist = olist(S,G) oiflist = olist(S,G)
} else { } else {
oiflist = NULL oiflist = NULL
} }
forward packet on all interfaces in oiflist forward packet on all interfaces in oiflist
This pseudocode employs the following "macro" definition: This pseudocode employs the following "macro" definition:
UpstreamPState(S,G) is the state of the Upstream(S,G) state machine in UpstreamPState(S,G) is the state of the Upstream(S,G) state machine in
section 6.4.1. section 4.4.1.
6.3 Hello Messages 4.3. Hello Messages
This section describes the generation and processing of Hello messages. This section describes the generation and processing of Hello messages.
6.3.1 Sending Hello Messages 4.3.1. Sending Hello Messages
PIM-DM uses Hello messages to detect other PIM routers. Hello messages PIM-DM uses Hello messages to detect other PIM routers. Hello messages
are sent periodically on each PIM enabled interface. Hello messages are are sent periodically on each PIM enabled interface. Hello messages are
multicast to the ALL-PIM-ROUTERS group. When PIM is enabled on an multicast to the ALL-PIM-ROUTERS group. When PIM is enabled on an
interface or a router first starts, the Hello Timer (HT) MUST be set to interface or a router first starts, the Hello Timer (HT) MUST be set to
random value between 0 and Triggered_Hello_Delay. This prevents random value between 0 and Triggered_Hello_Delay. This prevents
synchronization of Hello messages if multiple routers are powered on synchronization of Hello messages if multiple routers are powered on
simultaneously. simultaneously.
After the initial Hello message, a Hello message MUST be sent every After the initial Hello message, a Hello message MUST be sent every
Hello_Period. A single Hello timer MAY be used to trigger sending Hello_Period. A single Hello timer MAY be used to trigger sending
Hello messages on all active interfaces. The Hello Timer SHOULD NOT be Hello messages on all active interfaces. The Hello Timer SHOULD NOT be
reset except when it expires. reset except when it expires.
6.3.2 Receiving Hello Messages 4.3.2. Receiving Hello Messages
When a Hello message is received, the receiving router SHALL record the When a Hello message is received, the receiving router SHALL record the
receiving interface, the sender and any information contained in receiving interface, the sender and any information contained in
recognized options. This information is retained for a number of recognized options. This information is retained for a number of
seconds in the Hold Time field of the Hello Message. If a new Hello seconds in the Hold Time field of the Hello Message. If a new Hello
message is received from a particular neighbor N, the Neighbor Liveness message is received from a particular neighbor N, the Neighbor Liveness
Timer (NLT(N,I)) MUST be reset to the newly received Hello Holdtime. If Timer (NLT(N,I)) MUST be reset to the newly received Hello Holdtime. If
a Hello message is received from a new neighbor, the receiving router a Hello message is received from a new neighbor, the receiving router
SHOULD send its own Hello message after a random delay between 0 and SHOULD send its own Hello message after a random delay between 0 and
Triggered_Hello_Delay. Triggered_Hello_Delay.
6.3.3 Hello Message Hold Time 4.3.3. Hello Message Hold Time
The Hold Time in the Hello Message should be set to a value that can The Hold Time in the Hello Message should be set to a value that can
reasonably be expected to keep the Hello active until a new Hello reasonably be expected to keep the Hello active until a new Hello
message is received. On most links, this will be 3.5 times the value of message is received. On most links, this will be 3.5 times the value of
Hello_Period. Hello_Period.
If the Hold Time is set to '0xffff', the receiving router MUST NOT time If the Hold Time is set to '0xffff', the receiving router MUST NOT time
out that Hello message. This feature might be used for on-demand links out that Hello message. This feature might be used for on-demand links
to avoid keeping the link up with periodic Hello messages. to avoid keeping the link up with periodic Hello messages.
If a Hold Time of '0' is received, the corresponding neighbor state is If a Hold Time of '0' is received, the corresponding neighbor state is
expired immediately. When a PIM router takes an interface down or expired immediately. When a PIM router takes an interface down or
changes IP address, a Hello message with a zero Hold Time SHOULD be sent changes IP address, a Hello message with a zero Hold Time SHOULD be sent
immediately (with the old IP address if the IP address is changed) to immediately (with the old IP address if the IP address is changed) to
cause any PIM neighbors to remove the old information immediately. cause any PIM neighbors to remove the old information immediately.
6.3.4 Handling Router Failures 4.3.4. Handling Router Failures
If a Hello message is received from an active downstream neighbor with If a Hello message is received from an active neighbor with a different
a different Generation ID (GenID), the neighbor has restarted and may Generation ID (GenID), the neighbor has restarted and may not contain
not contain the correct (S,G) state. A Hello message SHOULD be sent the correct (S,G) state. A Hello message SHOULD be sent after a random
after a random delay between 0 and Triggered_Hello_Delay (see 6.8.1) delay between 0 and Triggered_Hello_Delay (see 4.8) before any other
before any other messages are sent. The router MAY replay the last messages are sent. If the neighbor is downstream, the router MAY
State Refresh message for any (S,G) pairs for which it is the Assert replay the last State Refresh message for any (S,G) pairs for which it
Winner indicating Prune and Assert status to the downstream router. is the Assert Winner indicating Prune and Assert status to the
These State Refresh messages SHOULD be sent out immediately after the downstream router. These State Refresh messages SHOULD be sent out
Hello message. immediately after the Hello message. If the neighbor is the upstream
neighbor for an (S,G) entry, the router MAY cancel its Prune Limit
Timer to permit sending a prune and reestablishing a Pruned state in the
upstream router.
Upon startup, a router MAY use any State Refresh messages received Upon startup, a router MAY use any State Refresh messages received
within Hello_Period of its first Hello message on an interface to within Hello_Period of its first Hello message on an interface to
establish state information. The State Refresh source will be the establish state information. The State Refresh source will be the
RPF'(S), and Prune status for all interfaces will be set according to RPF'(S), and Prune status for all interfaces will be set according to
the Prune Indicator bit in the State Refresh message. If the Prune the Prune Indicator bit in the State Refresh message. If the Prune
Indicator is set, the router SHOULD set the PruneLimitTimer to Indicator is set, the router SHOULD set the PruneLimitTimer to
Prune_Holdtime and set the PruneTimer on all downstream interfaces to Prune_Holdtime and set the PruneTimer on all downstream interfaces to
the State Refresh's Interval times two. The router SHOULD then the State Refresh's Interval times two. The router SHOULD then
propagate the State Refresh as described in section 6.5.1. propagate the State Refresh as described in section 4.5.1.
6.3.5 Reducing Prune Propagation Delay on LANs 4.3.5. Reducing Prune Propagation Delay on LANs
If all routers on a LAN support the LAN Prune Delay option, then the PIM If all routers on a LAN support the LAN Prune Delay option, then the PIM
routers on that LAN will use the values received to adjust its routers on that LAN will use the values received to adjust their
J/P_Override_Interval on that interface and the interface is LAN Delay J/P_Override_Interval on that interface and the interface is LAN Delay
Enabled. Briefly, to avoid synchronization of Prune Override (Join) Enabled. Briefly, to avoid synchronization of Prune Override (Join)
messages when multiple downstream routers share a multi-access link, messages when multiple downstream routers share a multi-access link,
sending of such messages is delayed by a small random amount of time. sending of such messages is delayed by a small random amount of time.
The period of randomization is configurable and has a default value of 3 The period of randomization is configurable and has a default value of 3
seconds. seconds.
Each router on the LAN expresses its view of the amount of randomization Each router on the LAN expresses its view of the amount of randomization
necessary in the Override Interval field of the LAN Prune Delay option. necessary in the Override Interval field of the LAN Prune Delay option.
When all routers on a LAN use the LAN Prune Delay Option, all routers on When all routers on a LAN use the LAN Prune Delay Option, all routers on
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PIM implementers should enforce a lower bound on the permitted values PIM implementers should enforce a lower bound on the permitted values
for this delay to allow for scheduling and processing delays within for this delay to allow for scheduling and processing delays within
their router. Such delays may cause received messages to be processed their router. Such delays may cause received messages to be processed
later as well as triggered messages to be sent later than intended. later as well as triggered messages to be sent later than intended.
Setting this LAN Prune Delay to too low a value may result in temporary Setting this LAN Prune Delay to too low a value may result in temporary
forwarding outages because a downstream router will not be able to forwarding outages because a downstream router will not be able to
override a neighbor's prune message before the upstream neighbor stops override a neighbor's prune message before the upstream neighbor stops
forwarding. forwarding.
6.4 PIM-DM Prune, Join and Graft Messages 4.4. PIM-DM Prune, Join and Graft Messages
This section describes the generation and processing of PIM-DM Join, This section describes the generation and processing of PIM-DM Join,
Prune and Graft messages. Prune messages are sent towards the upstream Prune and Graft messages. Prune messages are sent towards the upstream
neighbor for S to indicate that traffic from S addressed to group G is neighbor for S to indicate that traffic from S addressed to group G is
not desired. In the case of two downstream routers A and B, where A not desired. In the case of two downstream routers A and B, where A
wishes to continue receiving data and B does not, A will send a Join in wishes to continue receiving data and B does not, A will send a Join in
response to B's Prune to override the Prune. This is the only situation response to B's Prune to override the Prune. This is the only situation
in PIM-DM in which a Join message is used. Finally, a Graft message is in PIM-DM in which a Join message is used. Finally, a Graft message is
used to re-join a previously pruned branch to the delivery tree. used to re-join a previously pruned branch to the delivery tree.
6.4.1 Upstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages 4.4.1. Upstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages
The Upstream(S,G) state machine for sending Prune, Graft and Join The Upstream(S,G) state machine for sending Prune, Graft and Join
messages is given below. There are three states. messages is given below. There are three states.
Forwarding (F) Forwarding (F)
This is the starting state of the Upsteam(S,G) state machine. The This is the starting state of the Upsteam(S,G) state machine. The
state machine is in this state if it just started or if state machine is in this state if it just started or if
oiflist(S,G) != NULL. oiflist(S,G) != NULL.
Pruned(P) Pruned(P)
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should again be forwarded. A Graft message has been sent to RPF'(S) should again be forwarded. A Graft message has been sent to RPF'(S)
but a Graft Ack message has not yet been received. but a Graft Ack message has not yet been received.
In addition there are three state-machine-specific timers: In addition there are three state-machine-specific timers:
GraftRetry Timer (GRT(S,G)) GraftRetry Timer (GRT(S,G))
This timer is set when a Graft is sent upstream. If a corresponding This timer is set when a Graft is sent upstream. If a corresponding
GraftAck is not received before the timer expires, then another GraftAck is not received before the timer expires, then another
Graft is sent and the GraftRetry Timer is reset. The timer is Graft is sent and the GraftRetry Timer is reset. The timer is
stopped when a Graft Ack message is received. This timer is normally stopped when a Graft Ack message is received. This timer is normally
set to Graft_Retry_Period (see 6.8.1). set to Graft_Retry_Period (see 4.8).
Override Timer (OT(S,G)) Override Timer (OT(S,G))
This timer is set when a Prune(S,G) is received on the upstream This timer is set when a Prune(S,G) is received on the upstream
interface where olist(S,G) != NULL. When the timer expires, a interface where olist(S,G) != NULL. When the timer expires, a
Join(S,G) message is sent on the upstream interface. This timer is Join(S,G) message is sent on the upstream interface. This timer is
normally set to t_override (see 6.8.1). normally set to t_override (see 4.8).
Prune Limit Timer (PLT(S,G)) Prune Limit Timer (PLT(S,G))
This timer is used to rate-limit Prunes on a LAN. It is only used This timer is used to rate-limit Prunes on a LAN. It is only used
when the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the Pruned state. A Prune when the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the Pruned state. A Prune
cannot be sent if this timer is running. This timer is normally set cannot be sent if this timer is running. This timer is normally set
to t_limit (see 6.8.1) to t_limit (see 4.8).
+-------------+ +-------------+ +-------------+ +-------------+
| | olist == NULL | | | | olist == NULL | |
| Forward |----------------------->| Pruned | | Forward |----------------------->| Pruned |
| | | | | | | |
+-------------+ +-------------+ +-------------+ +-------------+
^ | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| | | | | | | |
| |RPF`(S) Changes olist == NULL| | | |RPF`(S) Changes olist == NULL| |
| | | | | | | |
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| from RPF`(S) AND | | Prune(S,G) | GRT(S,G) | | from RPF`(S) AND | | Prune(S,G) | GRT(S,G) |
| Prune Indicator == 0 AND | |Set PLT(S,G)| | | Prune Indicator == 0 AND | |Set PLT(S,G)| |
| PLT(S,G) not running | | | | | PLT(S,G) not running | | | |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| See Join(S,G) to RPF'(S) | ->F Cancel | ->P |->AP Cancel | | See Join(S,G) to RPF'(S) | ->F Cancel | ->P |->AP Cancel |
| | OT(S,G) | | OT(S,G) | | | OT(S,G) | | OT(S,G) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| See Prune(S,G) | ->F Set | ->P |->AP Set | | See Prune(S,G) | ->F Set | ->P |->AP Set |
| | OT(S,G) | | OT(S,G) | | | OT(S,G) | | OT(S,G) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| OT(S,G) Expires | ->F Send | N/A |->AP Send |
| | Join(S,G) | | Join(S,G) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| | Previous State | | | Previous State |
| +------------+------------+------------+ | +------------+------------+------------+
| Event | Forwarding | Pruned | AckPending | | Event | Forwarding | Pruned | AckPending |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| OT(S,G) Expires | ->F Send | N/A |->AP Send |
| | Join(S,G) | | Join(S,G) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| olist(S,G)->NULL | ->P Send | N/A |->P Send | | olist(S,G)->NULL | ->P Send | N/A |->P Send |
| | Prune(S,G) | | Prune(S,G) | | | Prune(S,G) | | Prune(S,G) |
| |Set PLT(S,G)| |Set PLT(S,G)| | |Set PLT(S,G)| |Set PLT(S,G)|
| | | | Cancel | | | | | Cancel |
| | | | GRT(S,G) | | | | | GRT(S,G) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| olist(S,G)->non-NULL | N/A | ->AP Send | N/A | | olist(S,G)->non-NULL | N/A | ->AP Send | N/A |
| | | Graft(S,G) | | | | | Graft(S,G) | |
| | |Set GRT(S,G)| | | | |Set GRT(S,G)| |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
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+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Receive GraftAck(S,G) from | ->F | ->P |->F Cancel | | Receive GraftAck(S,G) from | ->F | ->P |->F Cancel |
| RPF'(S) | | | GRT(S,G) | | RPF'(S) | | | GRT(S,G) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
The transition event "RcvGraftAck(S,G)" implies receiving a Graft Ack The transition event "RcvGraftAck(S,G)" implies receiving a Graft Ack
message targeted to this router's address on the incoming interface for message targeted to this router's address on the incoming interface for
the (S,G) entry. If the destination address is not correct, the state the (S,G) entry. If the destination address is not correct, the state
transitions in this state machine must not occur. transitions in this state machine must not occur.
Transitions from the Forwarding (F) State 4.4.1.1. Transitions from the Forwarding (F) State
When the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the Forwarding (F) state, the When the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the Forwarding (F) state, the
following events may trigger a transition: following events may trigger a transition:
Data Packet arrives on RPF_Interface(S) AND olist(S,G) == NULL AND S Data Packet arrives on RPF_Interface(S) AND olist(S,G) == NULL AND S
NOT directly connected NOT directly connected
The Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST transition to the Pruned (P) The Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST transition to the Pruned (P)
state, send a Prune(S,G) to RPF'(S) and set PLT(S,G) to t_limit state, send a Prune(S,G) to RPF'(S) and set PLT(S,G) to t_limit
seconds. seconds.
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changes to RPF_Interface(S). The Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST changes to RPF_Interface(S). The Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST
transition to the AckPending (AP) state, unicast a Graft to the new transition to the AckPending (AP) state, unicast a Graft to the new
RPF'(S) and set the GraftRetry Timer (GRT(S,G)) to RPF'(S) and set the GraftRetry Timer (GRT(S,G)) to
Graft_Retry_Period. Graft_Retry_Period.
RPF'(S) Changes AND olist(S,G) is NULL RPF'(S) Changes AND olist(S,G) is NULL
Unicast routing or Assert state causes RPF'(S) to change, including Unicast routing or Assert state causes RPF'(S) to change, including
changes to RPF_Interface(S). The Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST changes to RPF_Interface(S). The Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST
transition to the Pruned (P) state. transition to the Pruned (P) state.
Transitions from the Pruned (P) State 4.4.1.2. Transitions from the Pruned (P) State
When the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the Pruned (P) state, the When the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the Pruned (P) state, the
following events may trigger a transition: following events may trigger a transition:
Data arrives on RPF_interface(S) AND PLT(S,G) not running AND S NOT Data arrives on RPF_interface(S) AND PLT(S,G) not running AND S NOT
directly connected directly connected
Either another router on the LAN desires traffic from S addressed to Either another router on the LAN desires traffic from S addressed to
G or a previous Prune was lost. In order to prevent generating a G or a previous Prune was lost. In order to prevent generating a
Prune(S,G) in response to every data packet, the PruneLimit Timer Prune(S,G) in response to every data packet, the PruneLimit Timer
(PLT(S,G)) is used. Once the PLT(S,G) expires, the router needs to (PLT(S,G)) is used. Once the PLT(S,G) expires, the router needs to
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RPF'(S) Changes AND olist(S,G) == NULL AND S NOT directly connected RPF'(S) Changes AND olist(S,G) == NULL AND S NOT directly connected
Unicast routing or Assert state causes RPF'(S) to change, including Unicast routing or Assert state causes RPF'(S) to change, including
changes to RPF_Interface(S). The Upstream(S,G) state machine stays changes to RPF_Interface(S). The Upstream(S,G) state machine stays
in the Pruned (P) state and MUST cancel the PLT(S,G) timer. in the Pruned (P) state and MUST cancel the PLT(S,G) timer.
S becomes directly connected S becomes directly connected
Unicast routing changed so that S is directly connected. The Unicast routing changed so that S is directly connected. The
Upstream(S,G) state machine remains in the Pruned (P) state. Upstream(S,G) state machine remains in the Pruned (P) state.
Transitions from the AckPending (AP) State 4.4.1.3. Transitions from the AckPending (AP) State
When the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the AckPending (AP) state, When the Upstream(S,G) state machine is in the AckPending (AP) state,
the following events may trigger a transition: the following events may trigger a transition:
State Refresh(S,G) Received from RPF'(S) with Prune Indicator == 1 State Refresh(S,G) Received from RPF'(S) with Prune Indicator == 1
The Upstream(S,G) state machine remains in an AckPending state. The The Upstream(S,G) state machine remains in an AckPending state. The
router must override the upstream router's Prune state after a short router must override the upstream router's Prune state after a short
random interval. If OT(S,G) is not running and the Prune Indicator random interval. If OT(S,G) is not running and the Prune Indicator
bit equals one, the router MUST set OT(S,G) to t_override seconds. bit equals one, the router MUST set OT(S,G) to t_override seconds.
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Another Graft message for (S,G) SHOULD be unicasted to RPF'(S) and Another Graft message for (S,G) SHOULD be unicasted to RPF'(S) and
the GraftRetry Timer (GRT(S,G)) reset to Graft_Retry_Period. It is the GraftRetry Timer (GRT(S,G)) reset to Graft_Retry_Period. It is
RECOMMENDED that the router retry a configured number of times RECOMMENDED that the router retry a configured number of times
before ceasing retries. before ceasing retries.
See GraftAck(S,G) from RPF'(S) See GraftAck(S,G) from RPF'(S)
A GraftAck is received from RPF'(S). The GraftRetry Timer MUST be A GraftAck is received from RPF'(S). The GraftRetry Timer MUST be
cancelled and the Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST transition to the cancelled and the Upstream(S,G) state machine MUST transition to the
Forwarding(F) state. Forwarding(F) state.
6.4.2 Downstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages 4.4.2 Downstream Prune, Join and Graft Messages
The Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine for receiving Prune, Join and The Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine for receiving Prune, Join and
Graft messages on interface I is given below. This state machine MUST Graft messages on interface I is given below. This state machine MUST
always be in the NoInfo state on the upstream interface. It contains always be in the NoInfo state on the upstream interface. It contains
three states. three states.
NoInfo(NI) NoInfo(NI)
The interface has no (S,G) Prune state and neither the Prune timer The interface has no (S,G) Prune state and neither the Prune timer
(PT(S,G,I)) nor the PrunePending timer ((PPT(S,G,I)) is running. (PT(S,G,I)) nor the PrunePending timer ((PPT(S,G,I)) is running.
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| | | | | |
| |Rcv Prune | | |Rcv Prune |
| | | | | |
| | +-------------+ | | | +-------------+ |
| +---------| | | | +---------| | |
| | NoInfo |<-------------+ | | NoInfo |<-------------+
+------------>| | Rcv Join/Graft OR +------------>| | Rcv Join/Graft OR
Rcv Join/Graft OR +-------------+ PT Expires OR Rcv Join/Graft OR +-------------+ PT Expires OR
RPF_Interface(S)->I RPF_Interface(S)->I RPF_Interface(S)->I RPF_Interface(S)->I
Figure 2: Prune(S,G) Downstream State Machine Figure 2: Downstream Interface State Machine
In tabular form, the state machine is: In tabular form, the state machine is:
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| | Previous State | | | Previous State |
+ +------------+------------+------------+ + +------------+------------+------------+
| Event | No Info | PrunePend | Pruned | | Event | No Info | PrunePend | Pruned |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Receive Prune(S,G) |->PP Set |->PP |->P Reset | | Receive Prune(S,G) |->PP Set |->PP |->P Reset |
| | PPT(S,G,I) | | PT(S,G,I) | | | PPT(S,G,I) | | PT(S,G,I) |
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| | | PPT(S,G,I) | PT(S,G,I) | | | | PPT(S,G,I) | PT(S,G,I) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| PPT(S,G) Expires | N/A |->P Set | N/A | | PPT(S,G) Expires | N/A |->P Set | N/A |
| | | PT(S,G,I) | | | | | PT(S,G,I) | |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| PT(S,G) Expires | N/A | N/A |->NI | | PT(S,G) Expires | N/A | N/A |->NI |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| RPF_Interface(S) becomes I |->NI |->NI Cancel |->NI Cancel | | RPF_Interface(S) becomes I |->NI |->NI Cancel |->NI Cancel |
| | | PPT(S,G,I) | PT(S,G,I) | | | | PPT(S,G,I) | PT(S,G,I) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Send State Refresh(S,G) out I |->NI |->PP |->P Reset |
| | | | PT(S,G,I) |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
The transition events "Receive Graft(S,G)", "Receive Prune(S,G)" and The transition events "Receive Graft(S,G)", "Receive Prune(S,G)" and
"Receive Join(S,G)" denote receiving a Graft, Prune or Join message in "Receive Join(S,G)" denote receiving a Graft, Prune or Join message in
which this router's address on I is contained in the message's upstream which this router's address on I is contained in the message's upstream
neighbor field. If the upstream neighbor field does not match this neighbor field. If the upstream neighbor field does not match this
router's address on I, then these state transitions in this state router's address on I, then these state transitions in this state
machine must not occur. machine must not occur.
Transitions from the NoInfo State 4.4.2.1. Transitions from the NoInfo State
When the Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine is in the NoInfo (NI) When the Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine is in the NoInfo (NI)
state, the following events may trigger a transition: state, the following events may trigger a transition:
Receive Prune(S,G) Receive Prune(S,G)
A Prune(S,G) is received on interface I with the upstream neighbor A Prune(S,G) is received on interface I with the upstream neighbor
field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G) Downstream field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G) Downstream
state machine on interface I MUST transition to the PrunePending state machine on interface I MUST transition to the PrunePending
(PP) state. The PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) MUST be set to (PP) state. The PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) MUST be set to
J/P_Override_Interval if the router has more than one neighbor on I. J/P_Override_Interval if the router has more than one neighbor on I.
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set the PPT(S,G,I) to zero, effectively transitioning immediately to set the PPT(S,G,I) to zero, effectively transitioning immediately to
the Pruned (P) state. the Pruned (P) state.
Receive Graft(S,G) Receive Graft(S,G)
A Graft(S,G) is received on the interface I with the upstream A Graft(S,G) is received on the interface I with the upstream
neighbor field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G) neighbor field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G)
Downstream state machine on interface I stays in the NoInfo (NI) Downstream state machine on interface I stays in the NoInfo (NI)
state. A GraftAck(S,G) MUST be unicasted to the originator of the state. A GraftAck(S,G) MUST be unicasted to the originator of the
Graft(S,G) message. Graft(S,G) message.
Transitions from the PrunePending (PP) State 4.4.2.2. Transitions from the PrunePending (PP) State
When the Prune(S,G) downstream state machine is in the PrunePending (PP) When the Prune(S,G) downstream state machine is in the PrunePending (PP)
state, the following events may trigger a transition. state, the following events may trigger a transition.
Receive Join(S,G) Receive Join(S,G)
A Join(S,G) is received on interface I with the upstream neighbor A Join(S,G) is received on interface I with the upstream neighbor
field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G) Downstream field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G) Downstream
state machine on interface I MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI) state machine on interface I MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI)
state. The PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) MUST be cancelled. state. The PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) MUST be cancelled.
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Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine on interface I MUST transition Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine on interface I MUST transition
to the Pruned (P) state. The Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I)) is started and to the Pruned (P) state. The Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I)) is started and
MUST be initialized to the received Prune_Hold_Time minus MUST be initialized to the received Prune_Hold_Time minus
J/P_Override_Interval. A PruneEcho(S,G) MUST be sent on I if I has J/P_Override_Interval. A PruneEcho(S,G) MUST be sent on I if I has
more than one PIM neighbor. A PruneEcho(S,G) is simply a Prune(S,G) more than one PIM neighbor. A PruneEcho(S,G) is simply a Prune(S,G)
message multicast by the upstream router to a LAN with itself as the message multicast by the upstream router to a LAN with itself as the
Upstream Neighbor. Its purpose is to add additional reliability so Upstream Neighbor. Its purpose is to add additional reliability so
that if a Join that should have overridden the Prune is lost locally that if a Join that should have overridden the Prune is lost locally
on the LAN, then the PruneEcho(S,G) may be received and trigger a on the LAN, then the PruneEcho(S,G) may be received and trigger a
new Join message . A PruneEcho(S,G) is OPTIONAL on an interface new Join message . A PruneEcho(S,G) is OPTIONAL on an interface
with only one PIM neighbor. with only one PIM neighbor. In addition, the router MUST evaluate any
possible transitions in the Upstream(S,G) state machine.
RPF_Interface(S) becomes interface I RPF_Interface(S) becomes interface I
The upstream interface for S has changed. The Prune(S,G) Downstream The upstream interface for S has changed. The Prune(S,G) Downstream
state machine on interface I MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI) state machine on interface I MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI)
state. The PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) MUST be cancelled. state. The PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) MUST be cancelled.
Transitions from the Prune (P) State 4.4.2.3. Transitions from the Prune (P) State
When the Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine is in the Pruned (P) state, When the Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine is in the Pruned (P) state,
the following events may trigger a transition. the following events may trigger a transition.
Receive Prune(S,G) Receive Prune(S,G)
A Prune(S,G) is received on the interface I with the upstream A Prune(S,G) is received on the interface I with the upstream
neighbor field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G) neighbor field set to the router's address on I. The Prune(S,G)
Downstream state machine on interface I remains in the Pruned (P) Downstream state machine on interface I remains in the Pruned (P)
state. The Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I)) SHOULD be reset to the holdtime state. The Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I)) SHOULD be reset to the holdtime
contained in the Prune(S,G) message if it is greater than the contained in the Prune(S,G) message if it is greater than the
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to flood data from S addressed to group G onto interface I. The to flood data from S addressed to group G onto interface I. The
Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine on interface I MUST transition Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine on interface I MUST transition
to the NoInfo (NI) state. The router MUST evaluate any possible to the NoInfo (NI) state. The router MUST evaluate any possible
transitions in the Upstream(S,G) state machine. transitions in the Upstream(S,G) state machine.
RPF_Interface(S) becomes interface I RPF_Interface(S) becomes interface I
The upstream interface for S has changed. The Prune(S,G) Downstream The upstream interface for S has changed. The Prune(S,G) Downstream
state machine on interface I MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI) state machine on interface I MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI)
state. The PruneTimer (PT(S,G,I)) MUST be cancelled. state. The PruneTimer (PT(S,G,I)) MUST be cancelled.
6.5 State Refresh Send State Refresh(S,G) out interface I
The router has refreshed the Prune(S,G) state on interface I. The
router MUST reset the Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I)) to the Holdtime from
an active Prune received on interface I. The Holdtime used SHOULD
be the largest active one, but MAY be the most recently received
active Prune Holdtime.
4.5. State Refresh
This section describes the major portions of the state refresh This section describes the major portions of the state refresh
mechanism. mechanism.
6.5.1 Forwarding of State Refresh Messages 4.5.1. Forwarding of State Refresh Messages
When a State Refresh message, SRM, is received, it is forwarded When a State Refresh message, SRM, is received, it is forwarded
according to the following pseudo-code. according to the following pseudo-code.
if (iif != RPF_interface(S)) if (iif != RPF_interface(S))
return; return;
if (RPF'(S) != srcaddr(SRM)) if (RPF'(S) != srcaddr(SRM))
return; return;
if (StateRefreshRateLimit(S,G) == TRUE) if (StateRefreshRateLimit(S,G) == TRUE)
return; return;
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Threshold(I) returns the minimum TTL that a packet must have before it Threshold(I) returns the minimum TTL that a packet must have before it
can be transmitted on interface I. can be transmitted on interface I.
srcaddr(SRM) returns the source address contained in the network srcaddr(SRM) returns the source address contained in the network
protocol (e.g. IPv4) header of the State Refresh Message, SRM. protocol (e.g. IPv4) header of the State Refresh Message, SRM.
my_addr(I) returns this node's network (e.g. IPv4) address on interface my_addr(I) returns this node's network (e.g. IPv4) address on interface
I. I.
6.5.2 State Refresh Message Origination 4.5.2 State Refresh Message Origination
This section describes the origination of State Refresh messages. These This section describes the origination of State Refresh messages. These
messages are generated periodically by the PIM-DM router that is messages are generated periodically by the PIM-DM router that is
directly connected to a source. One Origination(S,G) state machine directly connected to a source. One Origination(S,G) state machine
exists per (S,G) entry in a PIM-DM router. exists per (S,G) entry in a PIM-DM router.
The Origination(S,G) state machine has the following states: The Origination(S,G) state machine has the following states:
NotOriginator(NO) NotOriginator(NO)
This is the starting state of the Origination(S,G) state machine. This is the starting state of the Origination(S,G) state machine.
While in this state a router will not originate State Refresh While in this state a router will not originate State Refresh
messages for the (S,G) pair. messages for the (S,G) pair.
Originator(O) Originator(O)
When in this state the router will periodically originate State When in this state the router will periodically originate State
Refresh messages. Only routers which are directly connected to S Refresh messages. Only routers which are directly connected to S
may transition to this state. may transition to this state.
In addition there are two state-machine-specific timers: In addition there are two state-machine-specific timers:
StateRefresh Timer (SRT(S,G)) State Refresh Timer (SRT(S,G))
This timer is controls when State Refresh messages are generated. This timer is controls when State Refresh messages are generated.
The timer is initially set when that Origination(S,G) state machine The timer is initially set when that Origination(S,G) state machine
transitions to the O state. It is cancelled when the transitions to the O state. It is cancelled when the
Origination(S,G) state machine transitions to the NO state. This Origination(S,G) state machine transitions to the NO state. This
timer is normally set to StateRefreshInterval (see 6.8.1). timer is normally set to StateRefreshInterval (see 4.8).
SourceActive Timer (SAT(S,G)) Source Active Timer (SAT(S,G))
This timer is first set when the Origination(S,G) state machine This timer is first set when the Origination(S,G) state machine
transitions to the O state and is reset on the receipt of every transitions to the O state and is reset on the receipt of every
data packet from S addressed to group G. When it expires, the data packet from S addressed to group G. When it expires, the
Origination(S,G) state machine transitions to the NO state. This Origination(S,G) state machine transitions to the NO state. This
timer is normally set to SourceLifetime (see 6.8.1). timer is normally set to SourceLifetime (see 4.8).
+-------------+ Rcv Directly From S +-------------+ +-------------+ Rcv Directly From S +-------------+
| |----------------------->| | | |----------------------->| |
|NotOriginator| | Originator | |NotOriginator| | Originator |
| |<-----------------------| | | |<-----------------------| |
+-------------+ SAT Expires OR +-------------+ +-------------+ SAT Expires OR +-------------+
S NOT Direct Connect S NOT Direct Connect
Figure 3: Per-interface State Refresh State Diagram Figure 3: State Refresh State Machine
In tabular form, the state machine is defined as follows: In tabular form, the state machine is defined as follows:
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | Previous State | | | Previous State |
| +---------------+-------------------+ | +---------------+-------------------+
| Event | NotOriginator | Originator | | Event | NotOriginator | Originator |
+----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+ +----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+
| Receive Data from S AND | ->O | ->O Reset | | Receive Data from S AND | ->O | ->O Reset |
| S directly connected | Set SRT(S,G) | SAT(S,G) | | S directly connected | Set SRT(S,G) | SAT(S,G) |
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| | | StateRefresh(S,G) | | | | StateRefresh(S,G) |
| | | Reset SRT(S,G) | | | | Reset SRT(S,G) |
+----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+ +----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+
| SAT(S,G) Expires | N/A | ->NO Cancel | | SAT(S,G) Expires | N/A | ->NO Cancel |
| | | SRT(S,G) | | | | SRT(S,G) |
+----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+ +----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+
| S no longer directly connected | ->NO | ->NO | | S no longer directly connected | ->NO | ->NO |
| | | Cancel SRT(S,G) | | | | Cancel SRT(S,G) |
| | | Cancel SAT(S,G) | | | | Cancel SAT(S,G) |
+----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+ +----------------------------------+---------------+-------------------+
4.5.2.1. Transitions from the NotOriginator (NO) State
Transitions from the NotOriginator (NO) State
When the Originating(S,G) state machine is in the NotOriginator (NO) When the Originating(S,G) state machine is in the NotOriginator (NO)
state, the following event may trigger a transition: state, the following event may trigger a transition:
Data Packet received from directly connected Source S addressed to Data Packet received from directly connected Source S addressed to
group G group G
The router MUST transition to an Originator (O) state, set SAT(S,G) The router MUST transition to an Originator (O) state, set SAT(S,G)
to SourceLifetime, and set SRT(S,G) to StateRefreshInterval. The to SourceLifetime, and set SRT(S,G) to StateRefreshInterval. The
router SHOULD record the TTL of the packet for use in State Refresh router SHOULD record the TTL of the packet for use in State Refresh
messages. messages.
Transitions from the Originator (O) State 4.5.2.2. Transitions from the Originator (O) State
When the Originating(S,G) state machine is in the Originator (O) state, When the Originating(S,G) state machine is in the Originator (O) state,
the following events may trigger a transition: the following events may trigger a transition:
Receive Data Packet from S addressed to G Receive Data Packet from S addressed to G
The router remains in the Originator (O) state and MUST reset The router remains in the Originator (O) state and MUST reset
SAT(S,G) to SourceLifetime. The router SHOULD increase its recorded SAT(S,G) to SourceLifetime. The router SHOULD increase its recorded
TTL to match the TTL of the packet, if the packet's TTL is larger TTL to match the TTL of the packet, if the packet's TTL is larger
than the previously recorded TTL. than the previously recorded TTL.
SRT(S,G) Expires SRT(S,G) Expires
The router remains in the Originator (O) state and MUST reset The router remains in the Originator (O) state and MUST reset
SRT(S,G) to StateRefreshInterval. The router MUST also generate SRT(S,G) to StateRefreshInterval. The router MUST also generate
State Refresh messages for transmission as described in the State State Refresh messages for transmission as described in the State
Refresh Forwarding rules (section 6.5.1) except for the TTL. If the Refresh Forwarding rules (section 4.5.1) except for the TTL. If the
TTL of data packets from S to G are being recorded, then the TTL of TTL of data packets from S to G are being recorded, then the TTL of
each State Refresh message is set to the highest recorded TTL. each State Refresh message is set to the highest recorded TTL.
Otherwise, the TTL is set to the configured State Refresh TTL. Let Otherwise, the TTL is set to the configured State Refresh TTL. Let
I denote the interface over which a State Refresh message is being I denote the interface over which a State Refresh message is being
sent. If the Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine for I is in the sent. If the Prune(S,G) Downstream state machine for I is in the
NoInfo (NI) state, then the Prune-Indicator bit MUST be set to 0 in NoInfo (NI) state, then the Prune-Indicator bit MUST be set to 0 in
the State Refresh message being sent over I. Otherwise the the State Refresh message being sent over I. Otherwise the
Prune-Indicator bit MUST be set to 1. Prune-Indicator bit MUST be set to 1.
SAT(S,G) Expires SAT(S,G) Expires
The router MUST cancel the SRT(S,G) timer and transition to the The router MUST cancel the SRT(S,G) timer and transition to the
NotOriginator (NO) state. NotOriginator (NO) state.
S is no longer directly connected S is no longer directly connected
The router MUST transition to the NotOriginator (NO) state and The router MUST transition to the NotOriginator (NO) state and
cancel both the SAT(S,G) and SRT(S,G). cancel both the SAT(S,G) and SRT(S,G).
6.6 PIM Assert Messages 4.6. PIM Assert Messages
6.6.1 Assert Metrics 4.6.1. Assert Metrics
Assert metrics are defined as: Assert metrics are defined as:
struct assert_metric { struct assert_metric {
metric_preference; metric_preference;
route_metric; route_metric;
ip_address; ip_address;
}; };
When comparing assert_metrics, the metric_preference and route_metric When comparing assert_metrics, the metric_preference and route_metric
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X, as determined by the MRIB. my_addr(I) is simply the router's network X, as determined by the MRIB. my_addr(I) is simply the router's network
(e.g. IP) address that is associated with the local interface I. (e.g. IP) address that is associated with the local interface I.
infinite_assert_metric() gives the Assert metric we need to send an infinite_assert_metric() gives the Assert metric we need to send an
Assert but doesn't match (S,G) forwarding state: Assert but doesn't match (S,G) forwarding state:
assert_metric assert_metric
infinite_assert_metric() { infinite_assert_metric() {
return {1,infinity,infinity,0} return {1,infinity,infinity,0}
} }
4.6.2. AssertCancel Messages
6.6.2 AssertCancel Messages
An AssertCancel(S,G) message is simply an Assert message for (S,G) with An AssertCancel(S,G) message is simply an Assert message for (S,G) with
infinite metric. The Assert winner sends such a message when it changes infinite metric. The Assert winner sends such a message when it changes
its upstream interface to this interface. Other routers will see this its upstream interface to this interface. Other routers will see this
metric, causing those with forwarding state to send their own Asserts metric, causing those with forwarding state to send their own Asserts
and re-establish an Assert winner. and re-establish an Assert winner.
AssertCancel messages are simply an optimization. The original Assert AssertCancel messages are simply an optimization. The original Assert
timeout mechanism will allow a subnet to eventually become consistent; timeout mechanism will allow a subnet to eventually become consistent;
the AssertCancel mechanism simply causes faster convergence. No special the AssertCancel mechanism simply causes faster convergence. No special
processing is required for an AssertCancel message, since it is simply processing is required for an AssertCancel message, since it is simply
an Assert message from the current winner. an Assert message from the current winner.
6.6.3 Assert State Macros 4.6.3. Assert State Macros
The macro lost_assert(S,G,I), is used in the olist computations of The macro lost_assert(S,G,I), is used in the olist computations of
section 6.1.3, and is defined as follows: section 4.1.3, and is defined as follows:
bool lost_assert(S,G,I) { bool lost_assert(S,G,I) {
if ( RPF_interface(S) == I ) { if ( RPF_interface(S) == I ) {
return FALSE return FALSE
} else { } else {
return (AssertWinner(S,G,I) != me AND return (AssertWinner(S,G,I) != me AND
(AssertWinnerMetric(S,G,I) is better than (AssertWinnerMetric(S,G,I) is better than
spt_assert_metric(S,G,I))) spt_assert_metric(S,G,I)))
} }
} }
AssertWinner(S,G,I) defaults to NULL and AssertWinnerMetric(S,G,I) AssertWinner(S,G,I) defaults to NULL and AssertWinnerMetric(S,G,I)
defaults to Infinity when in the NoInfo state. defaults to Infinity when in the NoInfo state.
6.6.4 (S,G) Assert Message State Machine 4.6.4. (S,G) Assert Message State Machine
The (S,G) Assert state machine for interface I is shown in Figure 4. The (S,G) Assert state machine for interface I is shown in Figure 4.
There are three states: There are three states:
NoInfo (NI) NoInfo (NI)
This router has no (S,G) Assert state on interface I. This router has no (S,G) Assert state on interface I.
I am Assert Winner (W) I am Assert Winner (W)
This router has won an (S,G) Assert on interface I. It is now This router has won an (S,G) Assert on interface I. It is now
responsible for forwarding traffic from S destined for G via responsible for forwarding traffic from S destined for G via
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| | +-------------+ | | | | +-------------+ | |
| +-------->| |----------+ | | +-------->| |----------+ |
| | No Info | | | | No Info | |
+-------------| |<-------------+ +-------------| |<-------------+
Rcv Data from dnstrm +-------------+ Rcv Inf Assert from Win OR Rcv Data from dnstrm +-------------+ Rcv Inf Assert from Win OR
OR Rcv Inferior Assert Rcv Inf SR from Winner OR OR Rcv Inferior Assert Rcv Inf SR from Winner OR
OR Rcv Inferior SR AT Expires OR OR Rcv Inferior SR AT Expires OR
CouldAssert Changes OR CouldAssert Changes OR
Winner's NLT Expires Winner's NLT Expires
Figure 4: Per-interface (S,G) Assert state machine Figure 4: Assert State Machine
In tabular form the state machine is defined as follows: In tabular form the state machine is defined as follows:
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| | Previous State | | | Previous State |
| +------------+------------+------------+ | +------------+------------+------------+
| Event | No Info | Winner | Loser | | Event | No Info | Winner | Loser |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+ +-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| An (S,G) Data packet received | ->W Send | ->W Send | ->L | | An (S,G) Data packet received | ->W Send | ->W Send | ->L |
| on downstream interface | Assert(S,G)| Assert(S,G)| | | on downstream interface | Assert(S,G)| Assert(S,G)| |
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+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Receive Inferior (Assert OR | N/A | N/A |->NI Cancel | | Receive Inferior (Assert OR | N/A | N/A |->NI Cancel |
| State Refresh) from Assert | | | AT(S,G,I) | | State Refresh) from Assert | | | AT(S,G,I) |
| Winner | | | | | Winner | | | |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Receive Inferior (Assert OR | ->W Send | ->W Send | ->L | | Receive Inferior (Assert OR | ->W Send | ->W Send | ->L |
| State Refresh) from non-Assert| Assert(S,G)| Assert(S,G)| | | State Refresh) from non-Assert| Assert(S,G)| Assert(S,G)| |
| Winner AND CouldAssert==TRUE | Set | Set | | | Winner AND CouldAssert==TRUE | Set | Set | |
| | AT(S,G,I) | AT(S,G,I) | | | | AT(S,G,I) | AT(S,G,I) | |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| | Previous State |
| +------------+------------+------------+
| Event | No Info | Winner | Loser |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Receive Preferred Assert OR | ->L Send | ->L Send | ->L Set | | Receive Preferred Assert OR | ->L Send | ->L Send | ->L Set |
| State Refresh | Prune(S,G) | Prune(S,G) | AT(S,G,I) | | State Refresh | Prune(S,G) | Prune(S,G) | AT(S,G,I) |
| | Set | Set | | | | Set | Set | |
| | AT(S,G,I) | AT(S,G,I) | | | | AT(S,G,I) | AT(S,G,I) | |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Send State Refresh | ->NI | ->W Reset | N/A | | Send State Refresh | ->NI | ->W Reset | N/A |
| | | AT(S,G,I) | | | | | AT(S,G,I) | |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| AT(S,G) Expires | N/A | ->NI | ->NI | | AT(S,G) Expires | N/A | ->NI | ->NI |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| | Previous State |
| +------------+------------+------------+
| Event | No Info | Winner | Loser |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| CouldAssert -> FALSE | ->NI |->NI Cancel |->NI Cancel | | CouldAssert -> FALSE | ->NI |->NI Cancel |->NI Cancel |
| | | AT(S,G,I) | AT(S,G,I) | | | | AT(S,G,I) | AT(S,G,I) |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| CouldAssert -> TRUE | ->NI | N/A |->NI Cancel | | CouldAssert -> TRUE | ->NI | N/A |->NI Cancel |
| | | | AT(S,G,I) | | | | | AT(S,G,I) |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Winner's NLT(N,I) Expires | N/A | N/A |->NI Cancel | | Winner's NLT(N,I) Expires | N/A | N/A |->NI Cancel |
| | | | AT(S,G,I) | | | | | AT(S,G,I) |
+-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Receive Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) | ->NI | ->W | ->L Send | | Receive Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) | ->NI | ->W | ->L Send |
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Terminology: Terminology:
A "preferred assert" is one with a better metric than the current A "preferred assert" is one with a better metric than the current
winner. An "inferior assert" is one with a worse metric than winner. An "inferior assert" is one with a worse metric than
my_assert_metric(S,G,I). my_assert_metric(S,G,I).
The state machine uses the following macro: The state machine uses the following macro:
CouldAssert(S,G,I) = (RPF_interface(S) != I) CouldAssert(S,G,I) = (RPF_interface(S) != I)
Transitions from NoInfo State 4.6.4.1. Transitions from NoInfo State
When in NoInfo state, the following events may trigger transitions: When in NoInfo state, the following events may trigger transitions:
An (S,G) data packet arrives on downstream interface I An (S,G) data packet arrives on downstream interface I
An (S,G) data packet arrived on a downstream interface. It is An (S,G) data packet arrived on a downstream interface. It is
optimistically assumed that this router will be the Assert winner optimistically assumed that this router will be the Assert winner
for this (S,G). The Assert state machine MUST transition to the "I for this (S,G). The Assert state machine MUST transition to the "I
am Assert Winner" state, send an Assert(S,G) to interface I, store am Assert Winner" state, send an Assert(S,G) to interface I, store
its own address and metric as the Assert Winner and set the its own address and metric as the Assert Winner and set the
Assert_Timer (AT(S,G,I) to Assert_Time, thereby initiating the Assert_Timer (AT(S,G,I) to Assert_Time, thereby initiating the
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Assert Winner and set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to Assert_Time. Assert Winner and set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to Assert_Time.
Receive Preferred Assert or State Refresh Receive Preferred Assert or State Refresh
The received Assert or State Refresh has a better metric than this The received Assert or State Refresh has a better metric than this
router's and therefore the Assert state machine MUST transition to router's and therefore the Assert state machine MUST transition to
the "I am Assert Loser" state and store the Assert Winner's address the "I am Assert Loser" state and store the Assert Winner's address
and metric. If the metric was received in an Assert, the router MUST and metric. If the metric was received in an Assert, the router MUST
set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to Assert_Time. If the metric was set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to Assert_Time. If the metric was
received in a State Refresh, the router MUST set the Assert Timer received in a State Refresh, the router MUST set the Assert Timer
(AT(S,G,I)) to three times the received State Refresh Interval. The (AT(S,G,I)) to three times the received State Refresh Interval. The
router MUST also multicast a Prune(S,G) to the Assert winner and router MUST also multicast a Prune(S,G) to the Assert winner with a
evaluate any changes in its Upstream(S,G) state machine. Prune Hold Time equal to the Assert Timer and evaluate any changes
in its Upstream(S,G) state machine.
Transitions from Winner State 4.6.4.2. Transitions from Winner State
When in "I am Assert Winner" state, the following events trigger When in "I am Assert Winner" state, the following events trigger
transitions: transitions:
An (S,G) data packet arrives on downstream interface I An (S,G) data packet arrives on downstream interface I
An (S,G) data packet arrived on a downstream interface. The Assert An (S,G) data packet arrived on a downstream interface. The Assert
state machine remains in the "I am Assert Winner" state. The router state machine remains in the "I am Assert Winner" state. The router
MUST send an Assert(S,G) to interface I and set the Assert Timer MUST send an Assert(S,G) to interface I and set the Assert Timer
(AT(S,G,I) to Assert_Time. (AT(S,G,I) to Assert_Time.
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Receive Preferred Assert or State Refresh Receive Preferred Assert or State Refresh
An (S,G) Assert or State Refresh is received that has a better An (S,G) Assert or State Refresh is received that has a better
metric than this router's metric for S on interface I. The Assert metric than this router's metric for S on interface I. The Assert
state machine MUST transition to "I am Assert Loser" state and state machine MUST transition to "I am Assert Loser" state and
store the new Assert Winner's address and metric. If the metric was store the new Assert Winner's address and metric. If the metric was
received in an Assert, the router MUST set the Assert Timer received in an Assert, the router MUST set the Assert Timer
(AT(S,G,I)) to Assert_Time. If the metric was received in a State (AT(S,G,I)) to Assert_Time. If the metric was received in a State
Refresh, the router MUST set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to three Refresh, the router MUST set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to three
times the State Refresh Interval. The router MUST also multicast a times the State Refresh Interval. The router MUST also multicast a
Prune(S,G) to the Assert winner and evaluate any changes in its Prune(S,G) to the Assert winner with a Prune Hold Time equal to the
Upstream(S,G) state machine. Assert Timer and evaluate any changes in its Upstream(S,G) state
machine.
Send State Refresh Send State Refresh
The router is sending a State Refresh(S,G) message on interface I. The router is sending a State Refresh(S,G) message on interface I.
The router MUST set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to three times the The router MUST set the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) to three times the
State Refresh Interval contained in the State Refresh(S,G) message. State Refresh Interval contained in the State Refresh(S,G) message.
AT(S,G,I) Expires AT(S,G,I) Expires
The (S,G) Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) expires. The Assert state machine The (S,G) Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) expires. The Assert state machine
MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI) state. MUST transition to the NoInfo (NI) state.
CouldAssert(S,G,I) -> FALSE CouldAssert(S,G,I) -> FALSE
This router's RPF interface changed so as to make CouldAssert(S,G,I) This router's RPF interface changed so as to make CouldAssert(S,G,I)
become false. This router can no longer perform the actions of the become false. This router can no longer perform the actions of the
Assert winner, and so the Assert state machine MUST transition to Assert winner, and so the Assert state machine MUST transition to
NoInfo (NI) state, send an AssertCancel(S,G) to interface I, cancel NoInfo (NI) state, send an AssertCancel(S,G) to interface I, cancel
the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) and remove itself as the Assert Winner. the Assert Timer (AT(S,G,I)) and remove itself as the Assert Winner.
Transitions from Loser State 4.6.4.3. Transitions from Loser State
When in "I am Assert Loser" state, the following transitions can occur: When in "I am Assert Loser" state, the following transitions can occur:
Receive Inferior Assert or State Refresh from Current Winner Receive Inferior Assert or State Refresh from Current Winner
An Assert or State Refresh is received from the current Assert An Assert or State Refresh is received from the current Assert
winner that is worse than this router's metric for S (typically the winner that is worse than this router's metric for S (typically the
winner's metric became worse). The Assert state machine MUST winner's metric became worse). The Assert state machine MUST
transition to NoInfo (NI) state and cancel AT(S,G,I). The router transition to NoInfo (NI) state and cancel AT(S,G,I). The router
MUST delete the previous Assert Winner's address and metric and MUST delete the previous Assert Winner's address and metric and
evaluate any possible transitions to its Upstream(S,G) state evaluate any possible transitions to its Upstream(S,G) state
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machine. machine.
Receive Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) or Graft(S,G) Receive Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) or Graft(S,G)
A Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) or Graft(S,G) message was received on A Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) or Graft(S,G) message was received on
interface I with its upstream neighbor address set to the router's interface I with its upstream neighbor address set to the router's
address on I. The router MUST send an Assert(S,G) on the receiving address on I. The router MUST send an Assert(S,G) on the receiving
interface I to initiate an Assert negotiation. The Assert state interface I to initiate an Assert negotiation. The Assert state
machine remains in the Assert Loser(L) state. If a Graft(S,G) was machine remains in the Assert Loser(L) state. If a Graft(S,G) was
received, the router MUST respond with a GraftAck(S,G). received, the router MUST respond with a GraftAck(S,G).
6.6.5 Rationale for Assert Rules 4.6.5. Rationale for Assert Rules
The following is a summary of the rules for generating and processing The following is a summary of the rules for generating and processing
Assert messages. It is not intended to be definitive (the state Assert messages. It is not intended to be definitive (the state
machines and pseudocode provide the definitive behavior). Instead it machines and pseudocode provide the definitive behavior). Instead it
provides some rationale for the behavior. provides some rationale for the behavior.
1. The Assert winner for (S,G) must act as the local forwarder for (S,G) 1. The Assert winner for (S,G) must act as the local forwarder for (S,G)
on behalf all downstream members. on behalf all downstream members.
2. PIM messages are directed towards to the RPF' neighbor and not to the 2. PIM messages are directed towards to the RPF' neighbor and not to the
regular RPF neighbor. regular RPF neighbor.
3. An Assert loser that receives a Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) or Graft(S,G) 3. An Assert loser that receives a Prune(S,G), Join(S,G) or Graft(S,G)
directed to it initiates a new Assert negotiation so the downstream directed to it initiates a new Assert negotiation so the downstream
router can correct its RPF'(S). router can correct its RPF'(S).
4. An assert winner for (S,G) sends a canceling assert when it is about 4. An Assert winner for (S,G) sends a cancelling assert when it is about
to stop forwarding on an (S,G) entry. Example : if a router is being to stop forwarding on an (S,G) entry. Example: if a router is being
taken down, then a canceling assert is sent. taken down, then a canceling assert is sent.
6.7 PIM Packet Formats 4.7. PIM Packet Formats
All PIM-DM packets use the same format as PIM-SM packets. All PIM All PIM-DM packets use the same format as PIM-SM packets. All PIM
control messages have IP protocol number 103. All PIM-DM messages MUST control messages have IP protocol number 103. All PIM-DM messages MUST
be sent with a TTL of 1. All PIM-DM messages except Graft and Graft Ack be sent with a TTL of 1. All PIM-DM messages except Graft and Graft Ack
messages MUST be sent to the ALL-PIM-ROUTERS group. Graft messages messages MUST be sent to the ALL-PIM-ROUTERS group. Graft messages
SHOULD be unicast to the RPF'(S). Graft Ack messages MUST be unicast to SHOULD be unicast to the RPF'(S). Graft Ack messages MUST be unicast to
the sender of the Graft. the sender of the Graft.
The IPv4 ALL-PIM-ROUTERS group is 224.0.0.13. The IPv6 ALL-PIM- ROUTERS The IPv4 ALL-PIM-ROUTERS group is 224.0.0.13. The IPv6 ALL-PIM-ROUTERS
group is 'ff02::d'. group is 'ff02::d'.
6.7.1 PIM Header 4.7.1. PIM Header
All PIM control messages have the following header: All PIM control messages have the following header:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum | |PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
PIM Ver PIM Ver
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Reserved Reserved
Set to zero on transmission. Ignored upon receipt. Set to zero on transmission. Ignored upon receipt.
Checksum Checksum
The checksum is standard IP checksum, i.e. the 16 bit one's complement The checksum is standard IP checksum, i.e. the 16 bit one's complement
of the one's complement sum of the entire PIM message. For computing of the one's complement sum of the entire PIM message. For computing
checksum, the checksum field is zeroed. checksum, the checksum field is zeroed.
For IPv6, the checksum also includes the IPv6 "pseudo-header", as For IPv6, the checksum also includes the IPv6 "pseudo-header", as
specified in RFC 2460, section 8.1 [13]. This "pseudo-header" is specified in RFC 2460, section 8.1 [13].
prepended to the PIM header for the purposes of calculating the
checksum. The "Upper-Layer Packet Length" in the pseudo-header is set
to the length of the PIM message. The Next Header value used in the
pseudo-header is 103. If the packet's length is not an integral number
of 16-bit words, the packet is padded with a byte of zero before
performing the checksum.
6.7.2 Encoded Unicast Address 4.7.2. Encoded Unicast Address
An Encoded Unicast Address has the following format: An Encoded Unicast Address has the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Addr Family | Encoding Type | Unicast Address | Addr Family | Encoding Type | Unicast Address
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+... +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+...
Addr Family Addr Family
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Encoding Type Encoding Type
The type of encoding used with a specific Address Family. The value The type of encoding used with a specific Address Family. The value
'0' is reserved for this field, and represents the native encoding of '0' is reserved for this field, and represents the native encoding of
the Address Family the Address Family
Unicast Address Unicast Address
The unicast address as represented by the given Address Family and The unicast address as represented by the given Address Family and
Encoding Type. Encoding Type.
6.7.3 Encoded Group Address 4.7.3. Encoded Group Address
An Encoded Group address has the following format: An Encoded Group address has the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Addr Family | Encoding Type |B| Reserved |Z| Mask Len | | Addr Family | Encoding Type |B| Reserved |Z| Mask Len |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Group Multicast Address | Group Multicast Address
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+... +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+...
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B B
Indicates the group range should use Bidirectional PIM [14]. Indicates the group range should use Bidirectional PIM [14].
Transmitted as zero, ignored upon receipt. Transmitted as zero, ignored upon receipt.
Reserved Reserved
Transmitted as zero. Ignored upon receipt. Transmitted as zero. Ignored upon receipt.
Z Z
Indicates the group range is an admin scope zone. This is used in the Indicates the group range is an admin scope zone. This is used in the
Bootstrap Router Mechanism [15] only. For all other purposes, this bit Bootstrap Router Mechanism [15] only. For all other purposes, this bit
is set to zero and ignored on receipt. is set to zero and ignored on receipt.
Mask Len Mask Len
The mask length field is 8 bits. The value is the number of The mask length field is 8 bits. The value is the number of
contiguous on bits left justified used as a mask, which combined with contiguous on bits left justified used as a mask, which combined with
the address, describes a range of addresses. It is less than or equal the address, describes a range of addresses. It is less than or equal
to the address length in bits for the given Address Family and to the address length in bits for the given Address Family and
Encoding Type. If the message is sent for a single address then the Encoding Type. If the message is sent for a single address then the
mask length MUST equal the address length. PIM-DM routers MUST only mask length MUST equal the address length. PIM-DM routers MUST only
send for a single address. send for a single address.
Group Multicast Address Group Multicast Address
The address of the multicast group. The address of the multicast group.
6.7.4 Encoded Source Address 4.7.4. Encoded Source Address
An Encoded Source address has the following format: An Encoded Source address has the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Addr Family | Encoding Type | Rsrvd |S|W|R| Mask Len | | Addr Family | Encoding Type | Rsrvd |S|W|R| Mask Len |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Source Address | Source Address
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+... +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+...
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The Rendezvous Point Tree bit. Set to 0 for PIM-DM. Ignored upon The Rendezvous Point Tree bit. Set to 0 for PIM-DM. Ignored upon
receipt. receipt.
Mask Len Mask Len
As described above. PIM-DM routers MUST only send for a single As described above. PIM-DM routers MUST only send for a single
source address. source address.
Source Address Source Address
The source address. The source address.
6.7.5 Hello Message Format 4.7.5. Hello Message Format
The PIM Hello message has the following format: The PIM Hello message has the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum | |PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Option Type | Option Length | | Option Type | Option Length |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
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are: are:
0 Reserved 0 Reserved
1 Hello Hold Time 1 Hello Hold Time
2 LAN Prune Delay 2 LAN Prune Delay
3-16 Reserved 3-16 Reserved
17 To be assigned by IANA 17 To be assigned by IANA
18 Deprecated and SHOULD NOT be used 18 Deprecated and SHOULD NOT be used
19 DR Priority (PIM-SM Only) 19 DR Priority (PIM-SM Only)
20 Generation ID 20 Generation ID
21 State Refresh Capable 21 State Refresh Capable
22-65000 To be assigned by IANA 22 Bidir Capable
23-65000 To be assigned by IANA
65001-65535 Reserved for Private Use [7] 65001-65535 Reserved for Private Use [7]
Unknown options SHOULD be ignored. Unknown options SHOULD be ignored.
6.7.5.1 Hello Hold Time Option 4.7.5.1. Hello Hold Time Option
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Type = 1 | Length = 2 | | Type = 1 | Length = 2 |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Hold Time | | Hold Time |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
Hold Time is the number of seconds a receiver MUST keep the neighbor Hold Time is the number of seconds a receiver MUST keep the neighbor
reachable. If the Hold Time is set to '0xffff', the receiver of this reachable. If the Hold Time is set to '0xffff', the receiver of this
message never times out the neighbor. This may be used with dial-on- message never times out the neighbor. This may be used with dial-on-
demand links, to avoid keeping the link up with periodic Hello messages. demand links, to avoid keeping the link up with periodic Hello messages.
Furthermore, if the Holdtime is set to '0', the information is timed out Furthermore, if the Holdtime is set to '0', the information is timed out
immediately. The Hello Hold Time option MUST be used by PIM-DM routers. immediately. The Hello Hold Time option MUST be used by PIM-DM routers.
6.7.5.2 LAN Prune Delay Option 4.7.5.2. LAN Prune Delay Option
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Type = 2 | Length = 4 | | Type = 2 | Length = 4 |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|T| LAN Prune Delay | Override Interval | |T| LAN Prune Delay | Override Interval |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
The LAN_Prune_Delay option is used to tune the prune propagation delay The LAN_Prune_Delay option is used to tune the prune propagation delay
on multi-access LANs. The T bit is used by PIM-SM and SHOULD be set to 0 on multi-access LANs. The T bit is used by PIM-SM and SHOULD be set to 0
by PIM-DM routers and ignored upon receipt. The LAN Delay and Override by PIM-DM routers and ignored upon receipt. The LAN Delay and Override
Interval fields are time intervals in units of milliseconds and are used Interval fields are time intervals in units of milliseconds and are used
to tune the value of the J/P Override Interval and its derived timer to tune the value of the J/P Override Interval and its derived timer
values. Section 6.3.5 describes how these values affect the behavior of values. Section 4.3.5 describes how these values affect the behavior of
a router. The LAN Prune Delay SHOULD be used by PIM-DM routers. a router. The LAN Prune Delay SHOULD be used by PIM-DM routers.
6.7.5.3 Generation ID Option 4.7.5.3. Generation ID Option
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Type = 20 | Length = 4 | | Type = 20 | Length = 4 |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Generation ID | | Generation ID |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
Generation ID is a random value for the interface on which the Hello Generation ID is a random value for the interface on which the Hello
message is sent. The Generation ID is regenerated whenever PIM message is sent. The Generation ID is regenerated whenever PIM
forwarding is started or restarted on the interface. The Generation ID forwarding is started or restarted on the interface. The Generation ID
option MAY be used by PIM-DM routers. option MAY be used by PIM-DM routers.
6.7.5.4 State Refresh Capable Option 4.7.5.4. State Refresh Capable Option
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Type = 21 | Length = 4 | | Type = 21 | Length = 4 |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Version = 1 | Interval | Reserved | | Version = 1 | Interval | Reserved |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
The Interval field is the router's configured State Refresh Interval in The Interval field is the router's configured State Refresh Interval in
seconds. The Reserved field is set to zero and ignored upon reception. seconds. The Reserved field is set to zero and ignored upon reception.
The State Refresh Capable option MUST be used by State Refresh capable The State Refresh Capable option MUST be used by State Refresh capable
PIM-DM routers. PIM-DM routers.
6.7.6 Join/Prune Message Format 4.7.6. Join/Prune Message Format
PIM Join/Prune messages have the following format: PIM Join/Prune messages have the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum | |PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Upstream Neighbor Address (Encoded Unicast Format) | | Upstream Neighbor Address (Encoded Unicast Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Reserved | Num Groups | Hold Time | | Reserved | Num Groups | Hold Time |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Multicast Group Address 1 (Encoded Group Format) | | Multicast Group Address 1 (Encoded Group Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Number of Joined Sources | Number of Pruned Sources | | Number of Joined Sources | Number of Pruned Sources |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Joined Source Address 1 (Encoded Source Format) | | Joined Source Address 1 (Encoded Source Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| . | | . |
| . | | . |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Joined Source Address n (Encoded Source Format) | | Joined Source Address n (Encoded Source Format) |
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| . | | . |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Pruned Source Address n (Encoded Source Format) | | Pruned Source Address n (Encoded Source Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
PIM Ver, Type, Reserved, Checksum PIM Ver, Type, Reserved, Checksum
Described above. Described above.
Upstream Neighbor Address Upstream Neighbor Address
The address of the upstream neighbor. The format for this address is The address of the upstream neighbor. The format for this address is
given in the Encoded Unicast address in section 6.7.2. PIM-DM routers given in the Encoded Unicast address in section 4.7.2. PIM-DM routers
MUST set this field to the RPF next hop. MUST set this field to the RPF next hop.
Reserved Reserved
Transmitted as zero. Ignored upon receipt. Transmitted as zero. Ignored upon receipt.
Hold Time Hold Time
The number of seconds a receiving PIM-DM router MUST keep a Prune The number of seconds a receiving PIM-DM router MUST keep a Prune
state alive, unless removed by a Join or Graft message. If the Hold state alive, unless removed by a Join or Graft message. If the Hold
Time is '0xffff', the receiver MUST NOT remove the Prune state unless Time is '0xffff', the receiver MUST NOT remove the Prune state unless
a corresponding Join or Graft message is received. The Hold Time is a corresponding Join or Graft message is received. The Hold Time is
ignored in Join messages. ignored in Join messages.
Number of Groups Number of Groups
Number of multicast group sets contained in the message. Number of multicast group sets contained in the message.
Multicast Group Address Multicast Group Address
The multicast group address in the Encoded Multicast address format The multicast group address in the Encoded Multicast address format
given in section 6.7.3. given in section 4.7.3.
Number of Joined Sources Number of Joined Sources
Number of Join source addresses listed for a given group. Number of Join source addresses listed for a given group.
Number of Pruned Sources Number of Pruned Sources
Number of Prune source addresses listed for a given group. Number of Prune source addresses listed for a given group.
Join Source Address 1..n Join Source Address 1..n
This list contains the sources from which the sending router wishes to This list contains the sources from which the sending router wishes to
continue to receive multicast messages for the given group on this continue to receive multicast messages for the given group on this
interface. The addresses use the Encoded Source address format given interface. The addresses use the Encoded Source address format given
in section 6.7.4. in section 4.7.4.
Prune Source Address 1..n Prune Source Address 1..n
This list contains the sources from which the sending router does not This list contains the sources from which the sending router does not
wish to receive multicast messages for the given group on this wish to receive multicast messages for the given group on this
interface. The addresses use the Encoded Source address format given interface. The addresses use the Encoded Source address format given
in section 6.7.4. in section 4.7.4.
6.7.7 Assert Message Format 4.7.7. Assert Message Format
PIM Assert Messages have the following format: PIM Assert Messages have the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum | |PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Multicast Group Address (Encoded Group Format) | | Multicast Group Address (Encoded Group Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
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|PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum | |PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Multicast Group Address (Encoded Group Format) | | Multicast Group Address (Encoded Group Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Source Address (Encoded Unicast Format) | | Source Address (Encoded Unicast Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|R| Metric Preference | |R| Metric Preference |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Metric | | Metric |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
PIM Ver, Type, Reserved, Checksum PIM Ver, Type, Reserved, Checksum
Described above. Described above.
Multicast Group Address Multicast Group Address
The multicast group address in the Encoded Multicast address format The multicast group address in the Encoded Multicast address format
given in section 6.7.3. given in section 4.7.3.
Source Address Source Address
The source address in the Encoded Source address format given in The source address in the Encoded Source address format given in
section 6.7.4. section 4.7.4.
R R
The Rendezvous Point Tree bit. Set to 0 for PIM-DM. Ignored upon The Rendezvous Point Tree bit. Set to 0 for PIM-DM. Ignored upon
receipt. receipt.
Metric Preference Metric Preference
The preference value assigned to the unicast routing protocol that The preference value assigned to the unicast routing protocol that
provided the route to the source. provided the route to the source.
Metric Metric
The cost metric of the unicast route to the source. The metric is in The cost metric of the unicast route to the source. The metric is in
units applicable to the unicast routing protocol used. units applicable to the unicast routing protocol used.
6.7.8 Graft Message Format 4.7.8. Graft Message Format
PIM Graft messages use the same format as Join/Prune messages except the PIM Graft messages use the same format as Join/Prune messages except the
Type field is set to 6. The source address MUST be in the Join section Type field is set to 6. The source address MUST be in the Join section
of the message. The Hold Time field SHOULD be zero and SHOULD be of the message. The Hold Time field SHOULD be zero and SHOULD be
ignored when a Graft is received. ignored when a Graft is received.
6.7.9 Graft Ack Message Format 4.7.9. Graft Ack Message Format
PIM Graft Ack messages are identical in format to the received Graft PIM Graft Ack messages are identical in format to the received Graft
message except the Type field is set to 7. The Upstream Neighbor message except the Type field is set to 7. The Upstream Neighbor
Address field SHOULD be set to the sender of the Graft message and Address field SHOULD be set to the sender of the Graft message and
SHOULD be ignored upon receipt. SHOULD be ignored upon receipt.
6.7.10 State Refresh Message Format 4.7.10. State Refresh Message Format
PIM State Refresh Messages have the following format: PIM State Refresh Messages have the following format:
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
|PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum | |PIM Ver| Type | Reserved | Checksum |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Multicast Group Address (Encoded Group Format) | | Multicast Group Address (Encoded Group Format) |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
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| Metric | | Metric |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
| Masklen | TTL |P|N|O|Reserved | Interval | | Masklen | TTL |P|N|O|Reserved | Interval |
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
PIM Ver, Type, Reserved, Checksum PIM Ver, Type, Reserved, Checksum
Described above. Described above.
Multicast Group Address Multicast Group Address
The multicast group address in the Encoded Multicast address format The multicast group address in the Encoded Multicast address format
given in section 6.7.3. given in section 4.7.3.
Source Address Source Address
The address of the data source in the Encoded Source address format The address of the data source in the Encoded Source address format
given in section 6.7.4. given in section 4.7.4.
Originator Address Originator Address
The address of the first hop router in the Encoded Source address The address of the first hop router in the Encoded Source address
format given in section 6.7.4. format given in section 4.7.4.
R R
The Rendezvous Point Tree bit. Set to 0 for PIM-DM. Ignored upon The Rendezvous Point Tree bit. Set to 0 for PIM-DM. Ignored upon
receipt. receipt.
Metric Preference Metric Preference
The preference value assigned to the unicast routing protocol that The preference value assigned to the unicast routing protocol that
provided the route to the source. provided the route to the source.
Metric Metric
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ignored upon receipt. This is for compatibility with earlier versions ignored upon receipt. This is for compatibility with earlier versions
of state refresh. of state refresh.
Reserved Reserved
Set to zero and ignored upon receipt. Set to zero and ignored upon receipt.
Interval Interval
Set by the originating router to the interval (in seconds) between Set by the originating router to the interval (in seconds) between
consecutive State Refresh messages for this (S,G) pair. consecutive State Refresh messages for this (S,G) pair.
6.8 PIM-DM Timers 4.8. PIM-DM Timers
PIM-DM maintains the following timers. All timers are countdown timers PIM-DM maintains the following timers. All timers are countdown timers
- they are set to a value and count down to zero, at which point they - they are set to a value and count down to zero, at which point they
typically trigger an action. Of course they can just as easily be typically trigger an action. Of course they can just as easily be
implemented as count-up timers, where the absolute expiry time is stored implemented as count-up timers, where the absolute expiry time is stored
and compared against a real-time clock, but the language in this and compared against a real-time clock, but the language in this
specification assumes that they count downwards towards zero. specification assumes that they count downwards towards zero.
Global Timers Global Timers
Hello Timer: HT Hello Timer: HT
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Per interface (I): Per interface (I):
Per neighbor (N): Per neighbor (N):
Neighbor Liveness Timer: NLT(N,I) Neighbor Liveness Timer: NLT(N,I)
Per (S,G) Pair: Per (S,G) Pair:
(S,G) Assert Timer: AT(S,G,I) (S,G) Assert Timer: AT(S,G,I)
(S,G) Prune Timer: PT(S,G,I) (S,G) Prune Timer: PT(S,G,I)
(S,G) PrunePending Timer: PPT(S,G,I) (S,G) PrunePending Timer: PPT(S,G,I)
Per (S,G) Pair: Per (S,G) Pair:
(S,G) Graft Retry Timer: GT(S,G) (S,G) Graft Retry Timer: GRT(S,G)
(S,G) Upstream Override Timer: OT(S,G) (S,G) Upstream Override Timer: OT(S,G)
(S,G) Prune Limit Timer: PLT(S,G) (S,G) Prune Limit Timer: PLT(S,G)
(S,G) Source Active Timer: SAT(S,G) (S,G) Source Active Timer: SAT(S,G)
(S,G) State Refresh Timer: SRT(S,G) (S,G) State Refresh Timer: SRT(S,G)
6.8.1 Timer Values
When timer values are started or restarted, they are set to default When timer values are started or restarted, they are set to default
values. This section summarizes those default values. values. The following tables summarize those default values.
Timer Name: Hello Timer (HT) Timer Name: Hello Timer (HT)
+----------------------+--------+--------------------------------------+ +----------------------+--------+--------------------------------------+
| Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+----------------------+--------+--------------------------------------+ +----------------------+--------+--------------------------------------+
|Hello_Period | 30 sec | Periodic interval for hello messages | |Hello_Period | 30 sec | Periodic interval for hello messages |
+----------------------+--------+--------------------------------------+ +----------------------+--------+--------------------------------------+
|Triggered_Hello_Delay | 5 sec | Random interval for initial Hello | |Triggered_Hello_Delay | 5 sec | Random interval for initial Hello |
| | | message on bootup or triggered Hello | | | | message on bootup or triggered Hello |
| | | message to a rebooting neighbor | | | | message to a rebooting neighbor |
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| Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+-------------------+-----------------+--------------------------------+ +-------------------+-----------------+--------------------------------+
| Hello Holdtime | From message | Hold Time from Hello Message | | Hello Holdtime | From message | Hold Time from Hello Message |
+-------------------+-----------------+--------------------------------+ +-------------------+-----------------+--------------------------------+
Timer Name: PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I)) Timer Name: PrunePending Timer (PPT(S,G,I))
+-----------------------+---------------+------------------------------+ +-----------------------+---------------+------------------------------+
| Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+-----------------------+---------------+------------------------------+ +-----------------------+---------------+------------------------------+
| J/P_Override_Interval | OI(I) + PD(I) | Short time after a Prune to | | J/P_Override_Interval | OI(I) + PD(I) | Short time after a Prune to |
| | | allow other routers to on | | | | allow other routers on the |
| | | the LAN to send a Join | | | | LAN to send a Join |
+-----------------------+---------------+------------------------------+ +-----------------------+---------------+------------------------------+
The J/P_Override_Interval is the sum of the interface's The J/P_Override_Interval is the sum of the interface's
Override_Interval (OI(I)) and Propagation_Delay (PD(I)). If all routers Override_Interval (OI(I)) and Propagation_Delay (PD(I)). If all routers
on a LAN are using the LAN Prune Delay option, both parameters MUST be on a LAN are using the LAN Prune Delay option, both parameters MUST be
set to the largest value on the LAN. Otherwise, the Override_Interval set to the largest value on the LAN. Otherwise, the Override_Interval
(OI(I)) MUST be set to 2.5 seconds and the Propagation_Delay (PD(I)) (OI(I)) MUST be set to 2.5 seconds and the Propagation_Delay (PD(I))
MUST be set to 0.5 seconds. MUST be set to 0.5 seconds.
Timer Name: Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I)) Timer Name: Prune Timer (PT(S,G,I))
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Timer Name: Graft Retry Timer (GRT(S,G)) Timer Name: Graft Retry Timer (GRT(S,G))
+--------------------+-------+-----------------------------------------+ +--------------------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+--------------------+-------+-----------------------------------------+ +--------------------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| Graft_Retry_Period | 3 sec | In the absence of receipt of a GraftAck | | Graft_Retry_Period | 3 sec | In the absence of receipt of a GraftAck |
| | | message, the time before retransmission | | | | message, the time before retransmission |
| | | of a Graft message | | | | of a Graft message |
+--------------------+-------+-----------------------------------------+ +--------------------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
Timer Name: Upstream Override Timer (OT(S,G)) Timer Name: Upstream Override Timer (OT(S,G))
+-----------+----------------+-----------------------------------------+ +------------+----------------+----------------------------------------+
|Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+-----------+----------------+-----------------------------------------| +------------+----------------+----------------------------------------|
|t_override | rand(0, OI(I)) | Randomized delay to prevent response | | t_override | rand(0, OI(I)) | Randomized delay to prevent response |
| | | implosion when sending a join message | | | | implosion when sending a join message |
| | | to override someone else's prune | | | | to override someone else's prune |
+-----------+----------------+-----------------------------------------+ +------------+----------------+----------------------------------------+
t_override is a random value between 0 and the interface's t_override is a random value between 0 and the interface's
Override_Interval (OI(I)). If all routers on a LAN are using the LAN Override_Interval (OI(I)). If all routers on a LAN are using the LAN
Prune Delay option, the Override_Interval (OI(I)) MUST be set to the Prune Delay option, the Override_Interval (OI(I)) MUST be set to the
largest value on the LAN. Otherwise, the Override_Interval (OI(I)) MUST largest value on the LAN. Otherwise, the Override_Interval (OI(I)) MUST
be set to 2.5 seconds. be set to 2.5 seconds.
Timer Name: Prune Limit Timer (PLT(S,G)) Timer Name: Prune Limit Timer (PLT(S,G))
+-----------+--------------------+-------------------------------------+ +------------+--------------------+------------------------------------+
|Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+-----------+--------------------+-------------------------------------| +------------+--------------------+------------------------------------|
|t_limit | Equal to the Prune | Used to prevent Prune storms on a | | t_limit | Equal to the Prune | Used to prevent Prune storms on a |
| | Holdtime sent | LAN | | | Holdtime sent | LAN |
+-----------+--------------------+-------------------------------------+ +------------+--------------------+------------------------------------+
Timer Name: Source Active Timer (SAT(S,G))
Timer Name: Source Activity Timer (SAT(S,G))
+----------------+-------------------+---------------------------------+ +----------------+-------------------+---------------------------------+
| Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+----------------+-------------------+---------------------------------+ +----------------+-------------------+---------------------------------+
| SourceLifetime | Default: 210 secs | Period of time after receiving | | SourceLifetime | Default: 210 secs | Period of time after receiving |
| | | a multicast message a directly | | | | a multicast message a directly |
| | | attached router will continue | | | | attached router will continue |
| | | to send State Refresh messages | | | | to send State Refresh messages |
+----------------+-------------------+---------------------------------+ +----------------+-------------------+---------------------------------+
Timer Name: State Refresh Timer (SRT(S,G)) Timer Name: State Refresh Timer (SRT(S,G))
+-----------------+------------------+---------------------------------+ +-----------------+------------------+---------------------------------+
| Value Name | Value | Explanation | | Value Name | Value | Explanation |
+-----------------+------------------+---------------------------------+ +-----------------+------------------+---------------------------------+
| RefreshInterval | Default: 60 secs | Interval between successive | | RefreshInterval | Default: 60 secs | Interval between successive |
| | | state refresh messages | | | | state refresh messages |
+-----------------+------------------+---------------------------------+ +-----------------+------------------+---------------------------------+
7. Protocol Interaction Considerations 5. Protocol Interaction Considerations
PIM-DM is designed to be independent of underlying unicast routing PIM-DM is designed to be independent of underlying unicast routing
protocols and will interact only to the extent needed to perform RPF protocols and will interact only to the extent needed to perform RPF
checks. It is generally assumed that multicast area and autonomous checks. It is generally assumed that multicast area and autonomous
system boundaries will correspond to the same boundaries for unicast system boundaries will correspond to the same boundaries for unicast
routing, though a deployment which does not follow this assumption is routing, though a deployment which does not follow this assumption is
not precluded by this specification. not precluded by this specification.
In general, PIM-DM interactions with other multicast routing protocols In general, PIM-DM interactions with other multicast routing protocols
should be in compliance with RFC 2715 [11]. Other specific should be in compliance with RFC 2715 [11]. Other specific
interactions are noted below. interactions are noted below.
7.1 PIM-SM Interactions 5.1. PIM-SM Interactions
PIM-DM is not intended to interact directly with PIM-SM, even though PIM-DM is not intended to interact directly with PIM-SM, even though
they share a common packet format. It is particularly important to note they share a common packet format. It is particularly important to note
that a router cannot differentiate between a PIM-DM neighbor and a that a router cannot differentiate between a PIM-DM neighbor and a
PIM-SM neighbor based on Hello messages. PIM-SM neighbor based on Hello messages.
In the event that a PIM-DM router becomes a neighbor of a PIM-SM router In the event that a PIM-DM router becomes a neighbor of a PIM-SM router
they will effectively form a simplex link with the PIM-DM router sending they will effectively form a simplex link with the PIM-DM router sending
all multicast messages to the PIM-SM router while the PIM-SM router all multicast messages to the PIM-SM router while the PIM-SM router
sends no multicast messages to the PIM-DM router. sends no multicast messages to the PIM-DM router.
The common packet format permits a hybrid PIM-SM/DM implementation that The common packet format permits a hybrid PIM-SM/DM implementation that
would use PIM-SM when a rendezvous point is known and PIM-DM when one is would use PIM-SM when a rendezvous point is known and PIM-DM when one is
not. Such an implementation is outside the scope of this document. not. Such an implementation is outside the scope of this document.
7.2 IGMP Interactions 5.2. IGMP Interactions
PIM-DM will forward received multicast data packets to neighboring host PIM-DM will forward received multicast data packets to neighboring host
group members in all cases except when the PIM-DM router is in an Assert group members in all cases except when the PIM-DM router is in an Assert
Loser state on that interface. Note that a PIM Prune message is not Loser state on that interface. Note that a PIM Prune message is not
permitted to prevent the delivery of messages to a network with group permitted to prevent the delivery of messages to a network with group
members. members.
A PIM-DM Router MAY use the DR Priority option described in PIM-SM [3] A PIM-DM Router MAY use the DR Priority option described in PIM-SM [3]
to elect an IGMP v1 querier. to elect an IGMP v1 querier.
7.3 Source Specific Multicast (SSM) Interactions 5.3. Source Specific Multicast (SSM) Interactions
PIM-DM makes no special considerations for SSM [9]. All Prunes and PIM-DM makes no special considerations for SSM [9]. All Prunes and
Grafts within the protocol are for a specific source, so no additional Grafts within the protocol are for a specific source, so no additional
checks need be made. checks need be made.
7.4 Multicast Group Scope Boundary Interactions 5.4. Multicast Group Scope Boundary Interactions
While multicast group scope boundaries are generally identical to While multicast group scope boundaries are generally identical to
routing area boundaries, it is conceivable that a routing area might be routing area boundaries, it is conceivable that a routing area might be
partitioned for a particular multicast group. PIM-DM routers MUST NOT partitioned for a particular multicast group. PIM-DM routers MUST NOT
send any messages concerning a particular group across that group's send any messages concerning a particular group across that group's
scope boundary. scope boundary.
8. IANA Considerations 6. IANA Considerations
8.1 PIM Address Family 6.1. PIM Address Family
The PIM Address Family field was chosen to be 8 bits as a tradeoff The PIM Address Family field was chosen to be 8 bits as a tradeoff
between packet format and use of the IANA assigned numbers. When the between packet format and use of the IANA assigned numbers. When the
PIM packet format was designed, only 15 values were assigned for Address PIM packet format was designed, only 15 values were assigned for Address
Families and large numbers of new Address Families were not envisioned, Families and large numbers of new Address Families were not envisioned,
8 bits seemed large enough. However, the IANA assigns Address Families 8 bits seemed large enough. However, the IANA assigns Address Families
in a 16 bit value. Therefore, the PIM Address Family is allocated as in a 16 bit value. Therefore, the PIM Address Family is allocated as
follows: follows:
Values 0 through 127 are designated to have the same meaning as IANA Values 0 through 127 are designated to have the same meaning as IANA
assigned Address Family Numbers [6]. assigned Address Family Numbers [6].
Values 128 through 250 are designated to be assigned by the IANA based Values 128 through 250 are designated to be assigned by the IANA based
upon IESG approval as defined in [7]. upon IESG approval as defined in [7].
Values 251 through 255 are designated for Private Use, as defined in Values 251 through 255 are designated for Private Use, as defined in
[7]. [7].
8.2 PIM Hello Options 6.2. PIM Hello Options
Values 17 through 65000 are to be assigned by the IANA. Since the space Values 17 through 65000 are to be assigned by the IANA. Since the space
is large, they may be assigned as First Come First Served as defined in is large, they may be assigned as First Come First Served as defined in
[7]. Such assignments are valid for one year, and may be renewed. [7]. Such assignments are valid for one year, and may be renewed.
Permanent assignments require a specification as defined in [7]. Permanent assignments require a specification as defined in [7].
9. Security Considerations 7. Security Considerations
The IPsec authentication header [8] MAY be used to provide data The IPsec authentication header [8] MAY be used to provide data
integrity protection and groupwise data origin authentication of PIM integrity protection and groupwise data origin authentication of PIM
protocol messages. Authentication of PIM messages can protect against protocol messages. Authentication of PIM messages can protect against
unwanted behaviors caused by unauthorized or altered PIM messages. In unwanted behaviors caused by unauthorized or altered PIM messages. In
any case, PIM router SHOULD NOT accept and process PIM messages from any case, PIM router SHOULD NOT accept and process PIM messages from
neighbors unless a valid Hello message has been received from that neighbors unless a valid Hello message has been received from that
neighbor. neighbor.
We should note that PIM-DM has no rendezvous point, and therefore no We should note that PIM-DM has no rendezvous point, and therefore no
single point of failure that may be vulnerable. It is further worth single point of failure that may be vulnerable. It is further worth
noting that because PIM-DM uses unicast routes provided by an unknown noting that because PIM-DM uses unicast routes provided by an unknown
routing protocol, it may suffer collateral effects if the unicast routing protocol, it may suffer collateral effects if the unicast
routing protocol is attacked. routing protocol is attacked.
9.1 Attacks Based on Forged Messages 7.1. Attacks Based on Forged Messages
The extent of possible damage depends on the type of counterfeit The extent of possible damage depends on the type of counterfeit
messages accepted. We next consider the impact of possible forgeries. A messages accepted. We next consider the impact of possible forgeries. A
forged PIM-DM message is link local, and can only reach a LAN if it was forged PIM-DM message is link local, and can only reach a LAN if it was
sent by a local host or if it was allowed onto the LAN by a compromised sent by a local host or if it was allowed onto the LAN by a compromised
or non-compliant router. or non-compliant router.
1. A forged a Hello message can cause multicast traffic to be delivered 1. A forged a Hello message can cause multicast traffic to be delivered
to links where there are no legitimate requestors, potentially to links where there are no legitimate requestors, potentially
wasting bandwidth on that link. On a multi-access LAN, the effects wasting bandwidth on that link. On a multi-access LAN, the effects
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Such a forgery would prevent any hosts downstream of that LAN from Such a forgery would prevent any hosts downstream of that LAN from
receiving traffic. receiving traffic.
6. A forged State Refresh message on a multi-access LAN would have the 6. A forged State Refresh message on a multi-access LAN would have the
same impact as a forged Assert message, having the same general same impact as a forged Assert message, having the same general
functions. In addition, forged State Refresh messages would be functions. In addition, forged State Refresh messages would be
propagated downstream and might be used in a denial of service propagated downstream and might be used in a denial of service
attack. Therefore, a PIM-DM router SHOULD rate limit State Refresh attack. Therefore, a PIM-DM router SHOULD rate limit State Refresh
messages propagated. messages propagated.
9.2 Non-cryptographic Authentication Mechanisms 7.2. Non-cryptographic Authentication Mechanisms
A PIM-DM router SHOULD provide an option to limit the set of neighbors A PIM-DM router SHOULD provide an option to limit the set of neighbors
from which it will accept PIM-DM messages. Either static configuration from which it will accept PIM-DM messages. Either static configuration
of IP addresses or an IPsec security association may be used. All of IP addresses or an IPsec security association may be used. All
options that restrict the range of addresses from which packets are options that restrict the range of addresses from which packets are
accepted MUST default to allowing all packets. accepted MUST default to allowing all packets.
Furthermore, a PIM router SHOULD NOT accept protocol messages from a Furthermore, a PIM router SHOULD NOT accept protocol messages from a
router from which it has not yet received a valid Hello message. router from which it has not yet received a valid Hello message.
9.3 Authentication Using IPsec 7.3. Authentication Using IPsec
The IPsec [8] transport mode using the Authentication Header (AH) is the The IPsec [8] transport mode using the Authentication Header (AH) is the
recommended method to prevent the above attacks in PIM. The anti-replay recommended method to prevent the above attacks in PIM. The anti-replay
option provided by IPsec SHOULD also be enabled. The specific AH option provided by IPsec SHOULD also be enabled. The specific AH
authentication algorithm and parameters, including the choice of authentication algorithm and parameters, including the choice of
authentication algorithm and the choice of key, are configured by the authentication algorithm and the choice of key, are configured by the
network administrator. The Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) MAY also network administrator. The Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) MAY also
be used to provide both encryption and authentication of PIM protocol be used to provide both encryption and authentication of PIM protocol
messages. When IPsec authentication is used, a PIM router SHOULD reject messages. When IPsec authentication is used, a PIM router SHOULD reject
(drop without processing) any unauthorized PIM protocol messages. (drop without processing) any unauthorized PIM protocol messages.
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does not describe protocols for establishing Security Associations. It does not describe protocols for establishing Security Associations. It
assumes that manual configuration of Security Associations is performed, assumes that manual configuration of Security Associations is performed,
but it does not preclude the use of some future negotiation protocol but it does not preclude the use of some future negotiation protocol
such as GDOI [16] to establish Security Associations. such as GDOI [16] to establish Security Associations.
The network administrator defines a Security Association (SA) and The network administrator defines a Security Association (SA) and
Security Parameters Index (SPI) that is to be used to authenticate all Security Parameters Index (SPI) that is to be used to authenticate all
PIM-DM protocol messages from each router on each link in a PIM-DM PIM-DM protocol messages from each router on each link in a PIM-DM
domain. Note that if the same SA is used by different sending routers on domain. Note that if the same SA is used by different sending routers on
the same link, anti-replay mechanisms could prevent the acceptance of the same link, anti-replay mechanisms could prevent the acceptance of
legitimate PIM-DM messages. All PIM-DM protocol messages use SPI 0. legitimate PIM-DM messages.
The Security Policy Database at a PIM-DM router should be configured to The Security Policy Database at a PIM-DM router should be configured to
ensure that all incoming and outgoing PIM-DM packets use the SA ensure that all incoming and outgoing PIM-DM packets use the SA
associated with the interface to which the packet is sent. Note that, associated with the interface to which the packet is sent. Note that,
according to [8], there is nominally a different Security Association according to [8], there is nominally a different Security Association
Database (SAD) for each router interface. Thus, the selected Security Database (SAD) for each router interface. Thus, the selected Security
Association for an inbound PIM-DM packet can vary depending on the Association for an inbound PIM-DM packet can vary depending on the
interface on which the packet arrived. This fact allows the network interface on which the packet arrived. This fact allows the network
administrator to use different authentication methods for each link, administrator to use different authentication methods for each link,
even though the destination address is the same for most PIM-DM packets, even though the destination address is the same for most PIM-DM packets,
regardless of interface. regardless of interface.
9.4 Denial of Service Attacks 7.4. Denial of Service Attacks
There are a number of possible denial of service attacks against PIM There are a number of possible denial of service attacks against PIM
that can be caused by generating false PIM protocol messages or even by that can be caused by generating false PIM protocol messages or even by
generating false data traffic. Authenticating PIM protocol traffic generating false data traffic. Authenticating PIM protocol traffic
prevents some, but not all of these attacks. The possible attacks prevents some, but not all of these attacks. The possible attacks
include: include:
* Sending packets to many different group addresses quickly can be a * Sending packets to many different group addresses quickly can be a
denial of service attack in and of itself. These messages will denial of service attack in and of itself. These messages will
initially be flooded throughout the network before they are pruned initially be flooded throughout the network before they are pruned
back. The maintenance of state machines and State Refresh messages back. The maintenance of state machines and State Refresh messages
will be a continual drain on network resources. will be a continual drain on network resources.
* Forged State Refresh messages sent quickly could be propagated by * Forged State Refresh messages sent quickly could be propagated by
downstream routers, creating a potential denial of service attack. downstream routers, creating a potential denial of service attack.
Therefore, a PIM-DM router SHOULD rate limit State Refresh messages Therefore, a PIM-DM router SHOULD rate limit State Refresh messages
propagated. propagated.
10. Authors' Addresses 8. Authors' Addresses
Andrew Adams Andrew Adams
NextHop Technologies NextHop Technologies
825 Victors Way, Suite 100 825 Victors Way, Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2738 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2738
ala@nexthop.com ala@nexthop.com
Jonathan Nicholas Jonathan Nicholas
ITT Industries ITT Industries
Aerospace/Communications Division Aerospace/Communications Division
100 Kingsland Rd 100 Kingsland Rd
Clifton, NJ 07014 Clifton, NJ 07014
jonathan.nicholas@itt.com jonathan.nicholas@itt.com
William Siadak William Siadak
NextHop Technologies NextHop Technologies
825 Victors Way, Suite 100 825 Victors Way, Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2738 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2738
wfs@nexthop.com wfs@nexthop.com
11. Acknowledgments 9. Acknowledgments
The major features of PIM-DM were originally designed by Stephen The major features of PIM-DM were originally designed by Stephen
Deering, Deborah Estrin, Dino Farinacci, Van Jacobson, Ahmed Helmy, Deering, Deborah Estrin, Dino Farinacci, Van Jacobson, Ahmed Helmy,
David Meyer, and Liming Wei. Additional features for state refresh David Meyer, and Liming Wei. Additional features for state refresh
were designed by Dino Farinacci, Isidor Kouvelas and Kurt Windisch. were designed by Dino Farinacci, Isidor Kouvelas and Kurt Windisch.
This revision was undertaken to incorporate some of the lessons learned This revision was undertaken to incorporate some of the lessons learned
during the evolution of the PIM-SM specification and early deployments during the evolution of the PIM-SM specification and early deployments
of PIM-DM. of PIM-DM.
Thanks the PIM Working Group for their comments. Thanks the PIM Working Group for their comments.
12. References 10. References
[1] S.E. Deering, "Multicast Routing in a Datagram Internetwork", [1] S.E. Deering, "Multicast Routing in a Datagram Internetwork",
Ph.D. Thesis, Electrical Engineering Dept., Stanford University, Ph.D. Thesis, Electrical Engineering Dept., Stanford University,
December 1991. December 1991.
[2] D. Waitzman, B.Partridge, S.Deering, "Distance Vector Multicast [2] D. Waitzman, B.Partridge, S.Deering, "Distance Vector Multicast
Routing Protocol", November 1988, RFC 1075 Routing Protocol", November 1988, RFC 1075
[3] W. Fenner, M. Handley, H.Holbrook, I. Kouvelas, "Protocol [3] W. Fenner, M. Handley, H.Holbrook, I. Kouvelas, "Protocol
Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode (PIM-SM)", Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode (PIM-SM)",
draft-ietf-pim-sm-v2-new-04.txt, work in progress. draft-ietf-pim-sm-v2-new-05.txt, work in progress.
[4] S.E. Deering, "Host Extensions for IP Multicasting", August 1989, [4] S.E. Deering, "Host Extensions for IP Multicasting", August 1989,
RFC 1112. RFC 1112.
[5] W.Fenner, "Internet Group Management Protocol, Version 2", [5] W.Fenner, "Internet Group Management Protocol, Version 2",
November 1997, RFC 2236. November 1997, RFC 2236.
[6] IANA, "Address Family Numbers", linked from [6] IANA, "Address Family Numbers", linked from
http://www.iana.org/numbers.html. http://www.iana.org/numbers.html.
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[11] D. Thaler, "Interoperability Rules for Multicast Routing [11] D. Thaler, "Interoperability Rules for Multicast Routing
Protocols", October 1999, RFC 2715 Protocols", October 1999, RFC 2715
[12] K.McCloghrie, D.Farinacci, D.Thaler, B.Fenner, "Protocol [12] K.McCloghrie, D.Farinacci, D.Thaler, B.Fenner, "Protocol
Independent Multicast MIB for IPv4", October 2000, RFC 2934 Independent Multicast MIB for IPv4", October 2000, RFC 2934
[13] S. Deering, R. Hinden, "Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6) [13] S. Deering, R. Hinden, "Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6)
Specification", December 1998, RFC 2460. Specification", December 1998, RFC 2460.
[14] M. Handley, I. Kouvelas, T. Speakman, L. Vicisano, "Bi-directional [14] M. Handley, I. Kouvelas, T. Speakman, L. Vicisano, "Bi-directional
Protocol Independent Multicast", draft-ietf-pim-bidir-03.txt, Protocol Independent Multicast", draft-ietf-pim-bidir-04.txt,
work in progress. work in progress.
[15] W. Fenner, M. Handley, H. Holbrook, I. Kouvelas, "Bootstrap Router [15] W. Fenner, M. Handley, H. Holbrook, I. Kouvelas, "Bootstrap Router
(BSR) Mechanism for PIM Sparse Mode", draft-ietf-pim-sm-bsr-02.txt, (BSR) Mechanism for PIM Sparse Mode", draft-ietf-pim-sm-bsr-02.txt,
work in progress. work in progress.
[16] M. Baugher, T. Hardjono, H. Harney, B. Weis, "The Group Domain of [16] M. Baugher, T. Hardjono, H. Harney, B. Weis, "The Group Domain of
Interpretation", draft-ietf-msec-gdoi-03.txt, work in progress. Interpretation", draft-ietf-msec-gdoi-03.txt, work in progress.
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