Re: M3UA notify message

Tolga,

The problem with relying on SCTP multihoming for network
redundancy is that it cuts down the usable bandwidth
because most SCTP implementations do not do CMT.  Multiple
single-homed SCTP associations provide redundancy while
efficiently using the available network bandwidth.  It
also provides for more controlled and cleaner network
design and administration for private (or virtual private)
networks.

Nevertheless, I said it was just an example.

Unlike you, (and your draft) I do not presume to tell others
how to go about setting up their network.  I belive that the
last paragraph that I cited was the most important: here it
is again:

   This model serves as an example.  M3UA imposes no restrictions as to
   the exact layout of the network elements, the message distribution
   algorithms and the distribution of the signalling processes.
   Instead, it provides a framework and a set of messages that allow for
   a flexible and scalable signalling network architecture, aiming to
   provide reliability and performance.

It appears that you only want to consider the case where
there is full-mesh associations.  This is not the only (or
even a recommended) situtation.  No specific configuration
is recommended.  The protocol needs handle all situations,
whether you agree with their practicality or not.

And, I see no need to restrict the view of the protocol to
supporting only full-mesh at this late date.

--brian

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Brian F. G. Bidulock
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