Figure 10 BFD MAD scenario with an intermediate device
BFD MAD link
192.168.1.2/24
Master
Figure 11 BFD MAD scenario without an intermediate device
Master
Restrictions and guidelines: IRF configuration
Hardware compatibility with IRF
To form an IRF fabric, the MSR routers must be the same model and use the same type of MPU and
SPUs.
Voice or FCM modules cannot operate in IRF mode.
If you install a SIC-CNDE module on one IRF member device, you must install SIC-CNDE modules
on all other member devices.
Software requirements for IRF
All IRF member devices must run the same software image version. Make sure the software
auto-update feature is enabled on all member devices.
IRF fabric size
An IRF fabric can contain a maximum of two member devices.
Candidate IRF physical interfaces
Typically, use high-speed ports as IRF physical interfaces. You can use the following physical
interfaces for IRF links:
•
SPU100/200/300—All fixed GE ports.
Device
IRF fabric
IRF link
IRF fabric
BFD MAD link
VLAN 2
192.168.1.2/24
IRF link
BFD MAD link
192.168.1.3/24
Subordinate
VLAN 2
192.168.1.3/24
Subordinate
12