This white paper explains how Ethernet VPN (EVPN) uses a standards-based Border Gateway Protocol control plane to support scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services across metro, WAN, and data center networks. It explores the limitations of traditional Ethernet designs, outlines EVPN architecture and route types, examines resiliency and scaling considerations, and reviews deployment, interoperability, and migration strategies for existing network environments.
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EVPN: A unified control plane for scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services
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