Configuring Vrrp Version Upgrade; Establishing The Configuration Task; Configuring Vrrpv3 - Huawei Quidway S3700 Series Configuration Manual

Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Reliability
Member-interface number: 1

7.9 Configuring VRRP Version Upgrade

After being upgraded from version 2 to version 3, VRRP can support both IPv6 and IPv4
networks.

7.9.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring VRRP version upgrade, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help
you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
Currently, VRRPv2 is adopted. VRRP for IPv4 supports only VRRPv2 packets, whereas VRRP
for IPv6 supports both VRRPv2 and VRRPv3 packets. You can undertake this configuration
task to upgrade the VRRP version as required.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring VRRP version upgrade, complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To configure VRRP version upgrade, you need the following data.
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7.9.2 Configuring VRRPv3

After VRRPv3 is configured, VRRP backup groups can receive both VRRPv2 and VRRPv3
Advertisement packets.
Context
Do as follows on each switch in a VRRP backup group.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
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Interface: Vlanif 300, state: Up
Installing the device and powering it on properly
Ensuring that VRRPv2 is running on the device
Data
VRRP version number
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