EVPN defines route types for different purposes.
Type (Ethernet Auto-Discovery): Advertises multi-homed segments. Used for fast convergence.
Type (MAC/IP Advertisement): The workhorse. Advertises MACs, IPs, and VTEP locations.
Type (Inclusive Multicast): Discovers VTEPs in a VNI. Builds BUM replication lists.
Type (Ethernet Segment): Elects Designated Forwarder for multi-homed segments.
Type (IP Prefix): Advertises prefixes for inter-VXLAN routing. Enables routing between virtual networks.