To assess performance problems@ this document describes optional headers embedded in each packet that provide sequence numbers and timing information as a basis for measurements. Such measurements may be interpreted in real time or after the fact. This document specifies the Performance and Diagnostic Metrics (PDM) Destination Options header. The field limits@ calculations@ and usage in measurement of PDM are included in this document.
RFC 8250-2017 history
2017RFC 8250-2017 IPv6 Performance and Diagnostic Metrics (PDM) Destination Option