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BGP flowspec redirect from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policy

Updated: June 9, 2026

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Explains BGP flowspec redirect operations from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policies, emphasizing traffic redirection mechanisms and integration with advanced network architectures.

The BGP flowspec redirect from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policy is a BGP routing feature that

dynamically redirects traffic to the VRF table
enable traffic to search for the destination IP address within the L3VPN or via a segment routing policy, and
improves routing adaptability and service continuity.

This feature also allows you to execute precise traffic actions, which optimize network performance and security.

When traffic arrives with a destination IP address not found in the global routing table but present in a VRF routing table, this feature ensure the packet is redirected correctly to the customer VRF. This redirection enhances routing flexibility and maintains service continuity by leveraging L3VPN or segment routing policies for forwarding decisions.

This capability helps you manage complex network environments by applying fine-grained traffic control and improving overall network efficiency.

Table 1. Feature History Table
Feature Name	Release Name	Description
BGP flowspec redirect from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policy	Release 25.4.1	Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8010 [ASIC: A100])(select variants only) This feature is supported on: 8011-32Y8L2H2FH 8011-12G12X4Y-A/D
BGP flowspec redirect from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policy	Release 25.3.1	Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8010 [ASIC: A100])(select variants only) This feature is supported on Cisco 8011-4G24Y4H-I routers.
BGP flowspec redirect from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policy	Release 24.4.1	Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100])(select variants only); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100])(select variants only) This feature is supported on: 8212-48FH-M 8711-32FH-M 8712-MOD-M 88-LC1-36EH 88-LC1-12TH24FH-E 88-LC1-52Y8H-EM
BGP flowspec redirect from global VRF to L3VPN and segment routing policy	Release 24.2.11	You can now enhance network routing efficiency by enabling BGP Flowspec to dynamically redirect traffic to the VRF table, where the traffic searches for the destination IP address either within the L3VPN or via a segment routing policy. This improvement boosts routing adaptability and service continuity. Additionally, the protocol extension equips you to execute precise traffic actions, optimizing network performance and security.

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