NSR for IS-IS

This feature introduces nonstop active routing (NSR) support for the IS-IS interior gateway protocol (IGP). NSR uses the same infrastructure as graceful Routing Engine switchover (GRES) to preserve interface and kernel information. However, NSR also saves routing protocol information by running the routing protocol process (rpd) on the backup Routing Engine. By saving this additional information, NSR is self-contained and does not rely on helper routers (or switches) to assist the routing platform in restoring routing protocol information. NSR is advantageous in networks in which neighbor routers (or switches) do not support graceful restart protocol extensions. As a result of this enhanced functionality, NSR is a natural replacement for graceful restart.