This standard specifies the operation of Bridge Port Extenders, including management, protocols, and algorithms. Bridge Port Extenders operate in support of the MAC Service by Extended Bridges. Keywords: Bridged Local Area Networks, Data Center Bridging, DCB, Edge Virtual Bridging, EVB, IEEE 802.1BR, LANs, local area networks, MAC Bridges, MANs, metropolitan area networks, Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks. |