Question 1
IntermediateService Provider Core WAN Design · MPLS signaling protocols
You are designing a Service Provider core network that requires fast reroute capabilities for MPLS Label Switched Paths (LSPs). The network must support strict bandwidth reservations and explicit path control. Which MPLS signaling protocol should you select for the primary LSP setup?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
RSVP-TE is the correct choice because it supports explicit path control, bandwidth reservation, and fast reroute (FRR) capabilities like link protection and node protection. LDP builds LSPs based solely on IGP metrics (shortest path) and does not natively support bandwidth reservations or explicit path engineering.
