During a metro DCI discussion, architects mention EVPN Type-5 for Layer 3 interconnect between city data centers. What pattern does that preview within EVPN signaling concepts?
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Short Explanation
For L3 DCI, Type-5 is the inter-city prefix courier—subnets and VRFs can talk without pretending both halls are one giant Layer 2 dance floor. It is not PIM underlay signaling and not a MAC-only ferry.
Full Explanation
Type-5 IP Prefix routes are widely used for Layer 3 EVPN and inter-DC prefix exchange patterns. That L3 stretch model is distinct from stretching an L2 VNI/broadcast domain. Type-5 is not underlay PIM signaling, is not forbidden merely because DCI exists, and carries IP prefixes rather than MAC-only ads.