LINX is obliged to provide a multicast LAN as per the MoU. Currently the multicast LAN only has two connected ports and we have seen no sign of traffic increasing on this LAN . Most if not all other IXPs do not provide a separate LAN for multicast, and with the deployment of EVPN on LON2 and later on LON1, the need for separation of multicast traffic has diminished. With only two connected ports and low traffic levels the need to maintain a separate LAN for multicast traffic has seemingly diminished. We would therefore like to consult on changes to remove the separate multicast LAN, by making the following changes to the MoU:
- Allow all multicast traffic on the normal peering LAN.
- Only allow IPv6 multicast on the peering LAN in an effort to encourage adoption.
Full details can be found here.
We would like to solicit feedback on the above with the target of presenting this as a formal resolution at a general meeting held at LINX113 in May 2021. The Board will consider amending the proposal taking into account any comments received.
LINX was forced to hold its AGM in May 2020 entirely by videoconference, due to the COVID-19 situation. Because our Articles do not currently make provision for AGMs to be held online, this relied on emergency legislation the government put in place as a temporary measure, legislation that is due to expire in December. The Board considers that it would be prudent to make appropriate provision in the Articles on a permanent basis.
The amendment would also raise the quorum required for a valid meeting to take place from ten members to 25 members. This will strengthen this governance protection for members.
