High availability is critical for carrier networks, and MPLS-based networks are no exception. To ensure high-availability, carrier MPLS devices must be designed to minimize the effect of network outages through device stability, redundancy, distributed hardware, software modularity and advanced recovery capabilities. This presentation will discuss network level high-availability and well as device-level availability features in place and being developed for MPLS networks including graceful restart, state preservation, fast reroute and non-stop forwarding.

Steve Vogelsang has over 10 years of experience in networking and telecommunications. As a co-founder of Laurel Networks, he identified the emerging market for multi-service routers years ahead of competitors and was instrumental in developing Laurel's business plan to address this market. Previously, as senior director of strategic marketing at FORE Systems, he developed and executed a marketing strategy to expand FORE's presence in the service provider market. With a strong technology and business background, he is able translate technology innovation into business value.