Method and network element for network redundancy

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to a method and network element for network redundancy. The method may be performed at a first network element for providing a service together with a plurality of second network elements in a redundant manner. The method includes: determining whether the first network element is to function as an active network element or a standby network element for a first route at least partially based on a first priority of the first network element and/or whether the first route is advertised by at least one of the plurality of the second network elements; and advertising, in a standby state, the first route in response to determining that the first network element is to function as a standby network element for the first route.

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