Arp Learn-Enable; Arp Retries - Dell Force10 Z9000 Reference Manual

arp learn-enable

Enable ARP learning using gratuitous ARP.
C-Series, E-Series, S-Series, Z-Series, S4810
Syntax arp learn-enable
Defaults Disabled
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Command History
Version 8.3.11.1
Version 8.3.7.0
Version 8.3.1.0
Usage In FTOS versions prior to 8.3.1.0, if a gratuitous ARP is received some time after an ARP request
Information is sent, only RP2 installs the ARP information. For example:
Beginning with FTOS version 8.3.1.0, when a gratuitous ARP is received, FTOS installs an ARP
entry on all three CPUs.

arp retries

Set the number of ARP retries in case the system does not receive an ARP reply in response to an ARP request.
C-Series, E-Series, S-Series, Z-Series, S4810
Syntax arp retries number
Parameters
number
Defaults 5
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Command History
Version 8.3.11.1
Version 8.3.7.0
Version 8.3.1.0
Introduced on the Z9000.
Introduced on the S4810.
Introduced.
1. At time t=0, FTOS sends an ARP request for IP
2. At time t=1, FTOS receives an ARP request for IP
3. At time t=2, FTOS installs an ARP entry for
Enter the number of retries. The range is 5 to 20. The default is 5.
Introduced on the Z9000.
Introduced on the S4810.
Introduced.
A.B.C.D .
A.B.C.D .
A.B.C.D only on RP2.
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