Denotes the Merge Capability of this Entity. This is the EXACT value for the ATM Session Parameter, field M (for ATM Merge Capabilities). The ATM Session Parameter is an optional parameter in the Initialization Message. The description from rfc3036.txt is: 'M, ATM Merge Capabilities Specifies the merge capabilities of an ATM switch. The following values are supported in this version of the specification: Value Meaning 0 Merge not supported 1 VP Merge supported 2 VC Merge supported 3 VP & VC Merge supported If the merge capabilities of the LSRs differ, then: - Non-merge and VC-merge LSRs may freely interoperate. - The interoperability of VP-merge-capable switches with non-VP-merge-capable switches is a subject for future study. When the LSRs differ on the use of VP-merge, the session is established, but VP merge is not used.' Please refer to the following reference for a complete description of this feature.