Analisis Penggunaan Metode XConnect Main and Backup Link Berbasis VPN MPLS Layer 2 pada Jaringan Metro-Ethernet

Abstract

The rapid development of information and communication technology requires excellent scalability, which is crucial for network performance availability. MPLS is a technology that can be used for communication in high-speed backbone networks based on virtual private networks (VPN). MPLS provides solutions to various current computer network problems such as speed, scalability, quality of service (QoS), and network traffic management. This research aims to optimize the scalability of MPLS Layer 2 VPN-based network traffic by applying the xconnect main and backup method implemented in metro Ethernet networks. The network simulation implementation was created using the Emulated Virtual Environment – Next Generation (EVE-NG) application to obtain data on convergence time and QoS parameters according to TIPHON standards, as well as the use of MPLS and Route Reflector to enhance MPLS backbone performance. This research shows that both main and backup MPLS L2VPN paths have good index values in packet delivery according to TIPHON standards, with an average rating of 3.0. Thus, this research can help optimize path scalability to improve the quality of MPLS L2VPN network traffic.