Optional) Configuring A Dynamic Rp - Huawei Quidway s3700 series Configuration Manual

Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Multicast
Context
When the static RP and the dynamic RP are configured in the PIM-SM at the same time, faults
may occur in the network. So, confirm the action before you run the command. If you want to
use only the dynamic RP in the PIM-SM network, skip the configuration.
Do as follows on all switchs in a PIM-SM domain. The switchs where static RP is not configured
cannot participate in multicast forwarding in this PIM-SM domain.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
pim
The PIM view is displayed.
Step 3 Run:
static-rp rp-address basic-acl-number [ preferred ]
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7.3.5 (Optional) Configuring a Dynamic RP

In a PIM-SM domain, you can select several PIM devices and configure C-RPs on the devices.
Then, an RP is elected from these C-RPs. The C-BSRs should also be configured and a BSR is
elected from these C-BSRs. The BSR is responsible for collecting and advertising the C-RP
information on the network. The system supports the auto-RP listening function.
Context
The configuration is applicable only to the dynamic RP. If you want to use the static RP in the
network, skip the configuration.
Do as follows on the switch that may become RP in the PIM-SM area:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
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