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Implementing Layer-3 Multicast Routing on Cisco IOS XR Software
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Prerequisites for Implementing Multicast Routing
• You must install and activate the multicast pie.
• For detailed information about optional PIE installation, see Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services
• For MLDP, an MPLS PIE has to be installed.
• You must be in a user group associated with a task group that includes the proper task IDs. The command
• You must be familiar with IPv4 and IPv6 multicast routing configuration tasks and concepts.
• Unicast routing must be operational.
• To enable multicast VPN, you must configure a VPN routing and forwarding (VRF) instance.
Information About Implementing Multicast Routing
Key Protocols and Features Supported in the Cisco IOS XR Software Multicast
Routing Implementation
Table 1: Supported Features for IPv4 and IPv6
Feature
Dynamic host registration
Explicit tracking of hosts, groups,
and channels
PIM-SM
PIM-SSM
PIM-SSM Mapping
Configuring Route Policy for Static RPF, page 102
Point-to-Multipoint Traffic Engineering Label-Switched Multicast, page 103
Configuring IGMP VRF Override, page 107
Configuration Examples for Implementing Multicast Routing on Software, page 111
Additional References, page 165
Router Getting Started Guide
reference guides include the task IDs required for each command. If you suspect user group assignment
is preventing you from using a command, contact your AAA administrator for assistance.
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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Multicast Configuration Guide, Release 5.1.x
Prerequisites for Implementing Multicast Routing
IPv4 Support
Yes (IGMP v1/2/3)
Yes (IGMP v3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
IPv6 Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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