System and method for utilization of a segmentation identification to support transmission of data to a destination node

摘要

A method is provided in one example and includes receiving, at a receiving node, a packet that comprises information indicative of an internet protocol address and a segmentation identification, selecting a virtual routing and forwarding table corresponding with the segmentation identification, identifying a destination node based, at least in part, on the internet protocol address and the virtual routing and forwarding table, and transmitting the packet to the destination node.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
at least one processor; at least one memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: receive, at the apparatus, a packet that comprises information indicative of an internet protocol address and a segmentation identification; select a virtual routing and forwarding table corresponding with the segmentation identification; identify a destination node based, at least in part, on the internet protocol address and the virtual routing and forwarding table; and transmit the packet to the destination node.