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L2VPN and Ethernet Services Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Routers, IOS XR Release 25.1.x , 25.2.x , 25.3.x

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Updated:: September 5, 2025

Chapter: New and Changed VPN Features

New and Changed VPN Features
New and Changed VPN Features

New and Changed VPN Features

This table summarizes the new and changed feature information for the L2VPN and Ethernet Services Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Routers, and tells you where they are documented.

New and Changed VPN Features

Table 1. VPN Features Added or Modified in IOS XR Release 25.x.x
Feature	Description	Changed in Release	Where Documented
EVPN MPLS Seamless Integration with VPLS	This feature is modified.	Release 25.3.1	EVPN MPLS Seamless Integration with VPLS
EVPN Seamless Integration with VPWS	This feature is modified.	Release 25.3.1	EVPN Seamless Integration with VPWS
Sub-second convergence for EVPN with BGP PIC-edge	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.3.1	Sub-second convergence for EVPN with BGP PIC-edge
Decoupled mode for L2VPN and EVPN VPWS services	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.3.1	Decoupled mode for L2VPN and EVPN VPWS services
Unicast DHCP relay for EVPN-synchronized ARP entries	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.3.1	Unicast DHCP relay for EVPN-synchronized ARP entries
DHCPv6 route additions in EVPN active-active multi-homing coupled mode	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.3.1	DHCPv6 route additions in EVPN active-active multi-homing coupled mode
Selective multicast with IGMP proxy	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.2.1	Selective multicast with IGMP proxy
Improved scalability and convergence for EVPN single-flow active using ARP pacing	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.2.1	Improved scalability and convergence for EVPN single-flow active using ARP pacing
Layer 2 fast reroute	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.1.1	Layer 2 fast reroute for VPWS services
VLAN tagging on the main bundle or physical interface for L2VPN VPWS	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.1.1	VLAN tagging on the main bundle or physical interface for L2VPN VPWS
EVPN-IRB ND partial suppression mode	This feature is introduced.	Release 25.1.1	EVPN-IRB ARP and ND proxy suppression

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