Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Configuration Manual page 180

Configuring MSDP Global Parameters
Table 21: MSDP Global Parameters
Parameter
Originator interface name
Group limit
SA interval
Before you begin
Ensure that you have installed the Enterprise Services license and enabled PIM and MSDP.
Procedure
Step 1
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Command or Action
config t
Example:
switch# config t
switch(config)#
Option Description
Sets a description string
ip msdp
for the peer. By default,
originator-id
the peer has no
interface
description.
Example:
Sets the IP address used
switch(config)#
in the RP field of an SA
ip msdp
message entry. The
originator-id
loopback0
interface can take the
form of type slot/port. By
default, the software uses
the RP address of the
local system.
Description
IP address used in the RP field of an SA message
entry. When Anycast RPs are used, all RPs use the
same IP address. You can use this parameter to define
a unique IP address for the RP of each MSDP peer.
By default, the software uses the RP address of the
local system.
Note We recommend that you use a loopback
interface for the RP address.
Maximum number of (S, G) entries that the software
creates for the specified prefix. The software ignores
groups when the group limit is exceeded and logs a
violation. By default, no group limit is defined.
Interval at which the software transmits Source-Active
(SA) messages. The range is from 60 to 65,535
seconds. The default is 60 seconds.
Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.
Configuring MSDP