On an IS-IS network, routers send LSPs to exchange link state information.

 IS-IS Overview: Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) is a link-state routing protocol. Routers exchangeLink State Packets (LSPs)to maintain a synchronized link-state database. These LSPs are categorized intoLevel-1 LSPs(intra-area routing) andLevel-2 LSPs(inter-area routing). Both types share the same packet format.

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 LSP ID Format: The LSP ID uniquely identifies each LSP and ensures accurate routing information. It comprises the following components:

System ID (C): A 6-byte identifier assigned to each router, derived from the router's NET (Network Entity Title). This identifier ensures unique identification of routers within the IS-IS domain.

Pseudonode ID (B): Assigned when a router acts as a Designated Intermediate System (DIS) on a broadcast network. It differentiates LSPs generated by the DIS from other routers.

LSP Number (A): A 1-byte field indicating the sequence number of the LSP. It helps distinguish multiple LSPs generated by the same router for the same level.