route server

A server that contains a description of a large number of network routes. A route server typically provides a more global view of a geographic area than a router, which is only aware of the destinations that it can reach. See router and routing protocol.

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"With our innovative ZebOS Internet Route Server, IP Infusion now offers scalable services for BGP monitoring, tracking and filtering of various routes at Internet exchanges.

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"There is an advantage to having a centralized route server and not taking up processor cycles for route processing within the switches themselves.

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Route servers will allow networks to simplify their peering operations, while SNAP will permit other traditional peering models utilizing either user-managed peering or VLANs as needed to meet member objectives.